Workforce Development
Manufacturing in Greater Phoenix
For Job Seekers
www.maricopa.edu/workforce
Old Ideas About Manufacturing Have Changed. The U.S. has the largest manufacturing sector in the world. Manufacturing remains an essential economic base of the U.S. economy with exports valued at $1.4 trillion and output greater than any other major industry sector. Today, jobs in manufacturing are more likely to be high-tech oriented in “clean” industries with training emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). High-skill manufacturing jobs are also less likely to be outsourced. Computer equipment, aerospace, and electronic instruments are among the largest manufacturing sectors in Greater Phoenix
Trends in Manufacturing:
Manufacturing Jobs Pay Well Wages in manufacturing are among the highest of all major industry sectors. In the Greater Phoenix area, many skilled manufacturing jobs pay as much as 50% above the median wage of all jobs in the region. Promotion opportunities are also available with more experience and training.
Favorable Labor Market Nationwide, more than a quarter million manufacturing jobs are vacant because there are not enough skilled workers. Retiring “Baby Boomers” will only add to this number. In the Greater Phoenix region alone one in five manufacturing workers is 55 or older. Many opportunities exist for those people willing to gain the necessary skills for careers in manufacturing.
New Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing processes are changing. “Additive” manufacturing uses 3D modeling software and printers to build objects by adding layers of materials such as plastic, metal, and (some day) human tissue. While it was initially developed in the 1970s and 80s, it is only recently that it has become more widely used. In the past, “subtractive” manufacturing, which removes material by cutting or drilling, was more popular. But even that process is shifting thanks to new computer numerical control (CNC) machines, which are capable of cutting parts on multiple axes to boost speed and efficiency.
Growing Influence of Global Markets Manufacturing is more involved in global trade than any other industry sector. Manufacturers increasingly rely on global supply networks to provide a constant flow of parts and components to produce their products. The United States also looks towards the manufacturing industry to boost American exports – especially to emerging markets and as an important driver of innovation and technology.
Largest Manufacturing Employers in Greater Phoenix (employees) Intel Corporation Honeywell Aerospace The Boeing Company Freescale Semiconductor General Dynamics Microchip Technology Inc. Orbital Sciences Corporation Medtronic Microelectronics Center Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. PING Inc.
11,000 10,000 4,939 3,000 2,493 1,598 1,525 850 829 800
Source: Phoenix Business Journal Book of Lists 2014
Job Openings In Manufacturing, (Greater Phoenix, 5/4/14 - 9/2/14) Shamrock Foods
Honeywell Calgene Corporation
Lockheed Martin ON Semiconductor First Solar Orbital Sciences Corporation
Pepsico ViaSat Microchip Technology, Inc.
Source: Wanted Analytics
Employment Within Manufacturing (Greater Phoenix, 2013)
Semiconductor and Electronic Components
Aerospace Products and Parts
21%
Electronic Instruments
13%
8%
Source: EMSI
Arizona Manufacturing Exports In 2013, Arizona’s manufacturing sector accounted for $15.6 billion in exports, or 80% of total state exports. Source: International Trade Administration
80%
Schools Training for Jobs in Manufacturing School
Programs Available
Chandler-Gilbert Community College cgc.edu
electric utility design technology, electric utility technology, engineering technology, meter technology
East Valley Institute of Technology evit.com
precision manufacturing, welding
Estrella Mountain Community College estrellamountain.edu
engineering technology
GateWay Community College gatewaycc.edu
electrical technology, industrial design technology, industrial design technology: design specialist-SolidWorks, production technology, production technology: CNC technology, production technology: quality assurance
Glendale Community College www.gccaz.edu
basic CAD, CAD application, CAD technology, computer and networking technology, engineering technology, network maintenance
Maricopa Corporate College mcorproed.com
chemical plant operations, commercial food equipment repair: basic tech training program, manufacturing fundementals, oil refinery operations, paper mill operations, power plant operations, pulp mill operations
Maricopa Skill Center maricopaskillcenter.com
ARC welder, combination welder-3 process, combination welder-3 process with intro to pipe welding, combination welder-4 process, flux-core welder, MIG welder, precision machining: CNC machinist, precision machining: manual machinist, TIG welder/TIG fingertip welder
Mesa Community College mesacc.edu
automation technology, automation technology level I, automation technology level II, automation technology level III, CAD/CAM/CNC I, CAD/CAM/CNC II, CAD/CAM/CNC III, commercial drafting CADD level II, computer-aided design and drafting CADD Level I, computer-aided drafting, electro/mechanical drafting, electromechanical automaton technology, electromechanical manufacturing technology, electronics engineering technology, electronics technology, machining I, machining II, manufacturing and product development, manufacturing engineering technology, manufacturing management, manufacturing technology, manufacturing welding, mechanical drafting, micro circuit mask design, welding
SouthWest Skill Center estrellamountain.edu/ southwest-skill-center
distribution logistics technician, industrial electronics technology, precision manufacturing
Western Maricopa Education Center west-mec.org
CNC precision manufacturing (partnership with the SouthWest Skill Center)
Top Jobs in Manufacturing Current Job Openings in Greater Phoenix*
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Software Developers, Applications | Current Openings 2,780
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | Current Openings 271
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Software Developers, Systems Software | Current Openings 212
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Machinists | Current Openings 147
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Industrial Engineering Technicians | Current Openings 101
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Current Openings 74
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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic | Current Openings 43
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic | Current Openings 8
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. *Source: Wanted Analytics, job openings in the Greater Phoenix metro between 5-5-14 and 9-2-14
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Equal opportunity is the law; the City of Phoenix prohibits discrimination based on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability in its services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request.
Resources for Job Seekers in Manufacturing Arizona Job Connection
azjobconnection.gov
Arizona Technology Council aztechcouncil.org Arizona Tooling and Machining Association
arizonatooling.org
Maricopa Career Network
maricopa.jobing.com
Maricopa Community Colleges
www.maricopa.edu
Maricopa Community Colleges Match Careers to Your Major my.maricopa.edu/preparing/ match-careers-your-major Maricopa Workforce Connections Phoenix Workforce Connection
maricopaworkforceconnection.com phoenix.gov/econdev/workforce-connection
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Resource Center
bls.gov/ooh onetcenter.org
Financial Assistance for Training in Manufacturing To inquire about financial assistance for training in the manufacturing sector, please call the Phoenix Workforce Connection at 602.262.6776.