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:
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturers
- Structural metal products manufacturers
- Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. Job prospects are best for workers who can operate computer-controlled machines and who have certifications. Workers who have a background in machine operations and good knowledge of the properties of metals will also have good job opportunities.
Job openings will arise as workers retire or leave the career for other reasons.
Welding and Soldering Machine Operators (CIS 100483)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
1,308 Small |
& |
-0.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
137 Few |
| Champaign Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
54 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
405 Small |
& |
0.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
43 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
76 Small |
& |
2.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Du Page County |
141 Small |
& |
-10.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-4.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-5.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
83 Very small |
& |
15.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
32 Very small |
& |
-3.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
24 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
48 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
73 Very small |
& |
-1.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
31 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
118 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
14 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
40 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
35,600 Small |
& |
-8.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3,000 Very few |