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 |
8,761 Large |
& |
18.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
892 High |
| Champaign Area |
134 Small |
& |
19.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
204 Medium |
& |
15.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Cook County |
2,805 Medium |
& |
17.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
283 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
136 Medium |
& |
15.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
497 Large |
& |
19.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,159 Large |
& |
16.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
116 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
287 Large |
& |
21.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
70 Small |
& |
12.9% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
187 Medium |
& |
11.8% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Lake County |
703 Large |
& |
18.9% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
72 Few |
| McHenry County |
194 Medium |
& |
24.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
111 Small |
& |
19.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
245 Medium |
& |
20.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
412 Medium |
& |
20.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
129 Medium |
& |
16.3% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
220 Medium |
& |
18.6% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Rockford Area |
297 Medium |
& |
18.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
56 Small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
127 Small |
& |
13.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
210 Medium |
& |
12.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
49 Small |
& |
10.2% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
540 Large |
& |
20.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
| United States |
439,600 Very large |
& |
16.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
45,700 High |