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Skilled Trades Industry Overview
Cutting across major industry sectors from manufacturing to construction, jobs in skilled trades offer traditional employment opportunities that also change with the times and in many cases cannot be automated or offshored. Millions of American businesses ranging from very small home-improvement firms to civil construction behemoths, automotive parts makers and vehicle assembly plants offer work in skilled trades. Large employers of skilled trades workers include painting contractor Long Painting; site-preparation contractor Hayward Baker; and drywall, plaster acoustic and insulation contractor APi Group.
Skilled Trades Job Market
More than 438,000 Americans held jobs as machinists or tool and die makers in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), with these occupations expected to grow 7 percent by 2020, slower than the average occupation. There were just over 1 million carpenters in 2010, and their ranks were projected to grow by 20 percent by 2020, faster than the average occupation. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters held nearly 420,000 jobs in 2010, with healthy growth of 26 percent expected by 2020.
Skilled trades jobs are seeing tremendous change in the 2010s. In manufacturing, robots and outsourcing are always a threat to US skilled trades employment. Yet employers complain that they can't find enough skilled trades talent to meet the key challenge of the 21st century: adapting to continuous and accelerating changes in technology. The bottom line: Well-trained, technically astute skilled tradespeople will be able to find challenging employment opportunities.
Common skilled trades careers include machinist, tool designer, fabricator, production technician, carpenter, mason, plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, electrician, painter and roofer.
Skilled Trades Salaries
Machinists earned median annual wages of $39,220 in May 2011, according to the BLS. Carpenters’ median wages were $40,010; the top 10 percent earned $71,890. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earned median annual pay of $47,750; the middle 50 percent grossed between $36,050 and $64,790.
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Farmington, NM
We currently are seeking a Maintenance Technician who is a motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills who lives in the Farmington, NM Area. If you have an EPA Certification class I, II and are proficient in HVAC/refrigeration, you may qualify. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to work independently, understand the impact of their work on the overall operating budget, and...
Organizational Statement :Monster Site & Posting Info Organizational Statement Enbridge Energy Company, Inc, a leader in crude and natural gas transportation, gathering, and processing is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for our Geismar, LA office. Responsibilities Understands the team concept adopted by the Company and strives to ensure the Team attains established goals. Repairs and maintains...
Job_Other_Compensation: Job Description: Position Summary: ¿ The Welder Fabricator position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools. ¿ Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. ¿ Tack-weld fitted parts together. ¿ Lay out...
This is a 2 year contract. Openings also exist for Joliet. Responsible for the planning, detailed design, analysis, and project management of network expansion. • Analyze and breakdown data in order to solve problems and drive important business initiatives forward • Position requires engineering field surveys • Position requires driving a company vehicle • Create and monitor project financials, t...
Job: Window Service Tech Skills/Qualifications: Experienced window installer. Must be able to access problems with installation, exterior trim, cut and apply interior molding, replace and repair sashes, etc Applicant must be detail oriented, have a high energy level, work independent, familiar with the safety and use of Power Tools Service van, tools, brake, caulk, materials and appointments provi...
Job_Other_Compensation: Job Description: Immediate Openings: Full-Time, $10/hr ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS A) Work around located utilities. B) Expose existing utilities by hand-digging. C) Prepare cable route. D) Feed cable. E) Compact trench lines. F) Train on equipment operation and print reading. G) Take direction first from foremen and second from operators. H) Load and unload work supplies. I) P...
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West Hartford, CT, 06107
Job Purpose: Maintains the flow of water, air, and other gases, and drainage by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures. Duties: * Produces plumbing systems by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. * Determines sequence of installations by studying building plans and working drawings. * Identif...
ICS is seeking CAD Technician to work in Washington DC 3 Positions open Duties and Responsibilities: Assists design team with developing plan sheets and cross sections, schematic layouts and details for transportation- Light rail or site development projects Has the ability to verify the accuracy of drawings Prepares detail and quantity calculations Prepares geometry calculations preferred Maintai...
Required Skills: • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; Masters degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years related experience. Minimum of 2 years of Supervisory experience. • Knowledge in Fabrication field with significant experti...
Production Lead/ Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of an operating department and plans, directs and coordinates support services. Trains and develops employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; some creativity and latitude is expected; works under the supervision of a manager. Needs to be able to read blueprints, layout/set up pro...
Position Summary: Assists department manger to ensure excellent customer service in responding to the operational needs of the clients of Dallas Market Center Position Description: · Responsible for planning projects, repair of breakdowns and daily workload · Aid manager in maintaining preventative maintenance program · Assist in maintaining an energy management program to ensure measures are take...
Rockwood Shutters is one of the largest manufacturers of interior custom shutters in the United States. We are currently expanding our Houston Blinds Installation Team and have opportunities for you to join our team. Job Details: You will be responsible for taking accurate technical measurements for manufacturing as well as all installation details, including service and warranty work. For this po...
Equipment operator for land, timber, and farm. Must have 10 years’ experience, 5 years with one company. Age is not important. Must be competent on excavator, dozer, and farm equipment. Job site will be located at Shands Bridge and State Road 13....
Insituform Technologies, LLC, an Aegion company, is a leading worldwide provider of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and other technologies and services for the rehabilitation of pipeline systems. Insituform's businesses consist of sewer, drinking water, and energy and mining pipeline rehabilitation and protection. The company provides cost-effective solutions to remediate operational, health, regulator...
NEI Electric Electrical Estimator - St. Paul, MN Our Company NEI Electric is an established company with offices in Saint Paul, Minnesota, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. NEI Electric provides commercial and industrial businesses with excellent customer service resulting in long term relationships. Our employees are well trained, conscientious, community minded people and our...
Berry Door & Window is looking for a Lead Installer. Must have door and window experience along with finish carpentry skills. This is a full-time position with benefits. Apply in person at Berry Door & Window, 714 Goddard Ave. Chesterfield, MO 63005 or fax your resume to 314-209-1511...
Growing company in Northwest Houston seeks Pressure Vessel Welders! Responsible for producing on time quality welding work by performing the duties outlined below: Prepare and set up appropriate welding equipment parameters and processes as required by the contract drawing and approved welding procedures. Weld as needed using Sub Arc Welding, SMAW, GMAW techniques. Follow standard procedures in ma...
Northern Illinois Commercial and industrial HVAC Mechanical contractor looking for a service technician for work in northwest suburbs. Canidate should be capable of trouble shooting commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, repairing and performing preventative maintenance tasks. Installation experience a plus. Must have own tools. Excellent customer service skills are a must....
Job_Other_Compensation: Up to $32000.00 Job Description: This growing company in Charleston is looking for an experienced Accountant. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience and 2 years management. Responsibilities include: - AP, AR - Payroll - Bank reconciliation - Additional tasks will be assigned as needed - Management of a team Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks is a must! Qu...
CyberCoders Matching Great People with Great Companies Learn more about CyberCoders CNC Machinist bethel, WA; Silverdale, WA Contract N/A Posted 6/18/2013 Pete Cuellar is recruiting for this position. Email your resume to Pete Apply Job Details If you are a CNC Machinist, please read on! * Flexible part-time CNC Machinist needed ASAP * Located near Bremerton, WA we are an advanced composite manufa...
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