Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Industrial machinery sales companies
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturers
- Electric power generation and transmission plants
- Plastic product manufacturers
Outlook
Growth for this career will be much faster than average. Manufacturers are using more sophisticated machinery. This machinery requires more highly-skilled mechanics to keep the machines in good working order.
Job openings will occur as current workers retire or leave this career. Job prospects will be best for those who have an apprenticeship or other formal training.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (CIS 100343)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
13,611 Large |
& |
27.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,680 High |
| Champaign Area |
211 Medium |
& |
24.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
358 Large |
& |
22.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| Cook County |
4,523 Large |
& |
23.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
536 High |
| Decatur Area |
242 Large |
& |
25.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
29 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
784 Large |
& |
35.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
106 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,618 Large |
& |
28.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
202 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
359 Large |
& |
24.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
120 Medium |
& |
21.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
323 Large |
& |
24.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
39 Moderate |
| Lake County |
1,104 Large |
& |
31.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
142 High |
| McHenry County |
285 Large |
& |
34.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
197 Medium |
& |
33.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
413 Large |
& |
27.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
50 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
584 Large |
& |
28.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
223 Medium |
& |
23.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
274 Large |
& |
27.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Rockford Area |
513 Large |
& |
26.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
62 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
113 Medium |
& |
15.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Springfield Area |
217 Medium |
& |
28.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
327 Large |
& |
24.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Vermilion County |
97 Medium |
& |
19.6% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
11 Few |
| Will County |
737 Large |
& |
39.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
104 Moderate |
| United States |
429,500 Very large |
& |
17.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
43,500 High |