Table 7: Occupational Growth in the Manufacturing Sector 1998-2008

OES Code Occupational Title Base 1998 Projected 2008 Percent Change Net Change
93956 Assemblers & Fabricators, NEC 418 455 9 37
97102 Truck Drivers, Heavy 197 231 17 34
91714 Metal Fabricators, Structural Metal 87 114 31 27
91911 Metal Molding Machine Operators/Tenders 46 63 37 17
91914 Foundry Mold Assembly, Shakeout 43 58 34.9 15
98102 Mechanic & Repairer Helpers 68 80 17.6 12
93953 Grinders & Polishers, Hand 78 90 15.4 12
97938 Grader/Dozer/Scraper Operators 35 43 22.9 8
97956 Operating Engineers 40 47 17.5 7
91508 Combination Machine Tool Operators/Tenders 8 14 75 6


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