Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,210 | 22.88 | 16.73 | 25.95 | 47,590 | 34,800 | 53,980 |
| St Louis MSA | 870 | 22.22 | 16.22 | 25.23 | 46,220 | 33,730 | 52,470 |
| Kansas City* | 400 | 23.12 | 18.04 | 25.66 | 48,090 | 37,515 | 53,377 |
| Southeast Region* | 80 | 20.86 | 16.83 | 22.88 | 43,393 | 35,015 | 47,582 |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 18.91 | 14.74 | 20.99 | 39,323 | 30,657 | 43,656 |
| St. Louis County* | 340 | 24.44 | 20.12 | 26.61 | 50,845 | 41,848 | 55,343 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,150 | 1,190 | 40 | 3.48 | 39 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 550 | 620 | 70 | 12.73 | 24 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 910 | 770 | -140 | -15.38 | 28 | Fair |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Southeast Region* | 70 | 60 | -10 | -14.29 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other