Hoist and Winch Operators


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Hoist and Winch Operators

Hoist and Winch Operators - Employment & Outlook

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

  • Specialized equipment rental companies
  • Structural metal manufacturers
  • Shipyards and loading docks
  • Logging companies

Outlook

Growth for this career is expected to decline. Automation at ports reduces the need for hoist and winch operators. However, the manufacturing industry is expected to grow. Job openings will occur as people retire or leave the career.

Hoist and Winch Operators (CIS 100098)

Location Employment & Growth >>>> Annual openings



This occupation
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Illinois
299
Very small
&
7.7%
8.2%
>>>>
39
Very few
  Champaign Area
6
Very small
&
0.0%
5.2%
>>>>
0
None
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
9
Very small
&
0.0%
2.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Cook County
121
Very small
&
12.4%
9.2%
>>>>
17
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
15
Very small
&
6.7%
10.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Du Page County
17
Very small
&
-5.9%
8.8%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Edwardsville Area
7
Very small
&
0.0%
12.4%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Lake County
16
Very small
&
18.8%
11.7%
>>>>
2
Very few
  McHenry County
5
Very small
&
0.0%
7.6%
>>>>
0
None
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
9
Very small
&
11.1%
4.4%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
11
Very small
&
0.0%
4.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
10
Very small
&
0.0%
4.5%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
8
Very small
&
0.0%
3.5%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
8
Very small
&
12.5%
5.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Rockford Area
6
Very small
&
0.0%
6.6%
>>>>
0
None
  Shawnee National Forest Area
9
Very small
&
-11.1%
1.1%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Springfield Area
7
Very small
&
0.0%
4.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
8
Very small
&
12.5%
0.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Will County
13
Very small
&
0.0%
14.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
United States
2,800
Very small
&
-3.6%
2.8%
>>>>
300
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.