Metals In Motion

About the Metals Industry

A little bit about the Metals Industry:

Metals is no longer the commodity-based basic manufacturing industry it once was. Today the industry is at the forefront of making a difference to the modern world through the products, services and solutions it offers.

The NWPA metals industry produces, markets and sells lots of metal-based products, services, knowledge and expertise which are vital to almost every aspect of modern life.

And in a solutions based, customer focused and innovative industry... people are the key to its success!

Earnings Potential:

• Journey-level machinist $12.67-$26.00/hour
• CNC machine operator $10.81-$18.00/hour
• Welder/fabricator $10.00-$22.00/hour

The Northwest PA Metals Industry Partnership's primary mission is to act as a collaboration / communication medium for strategic planning & resource development for the metals industry in Northwest PA.

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Machine Builder / Assembly Technician

The machine builder works to engineering drawings and specifications to assemble complex machinery, such as automated assembly equipment, materials handling equipment, machining equipment, finishing equipment, etc. The machine builder uses machine tools such as milling machines, surface grinders, ID/OD grinders, and lathes to make and fit component parts as assembly progresses.

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