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.

Cool Job

Gunsmith

The Gunsmith is a skilled professional who works with firearms including rifles, pistols, revolvers, and shotguns, to meet the requirements of his/her customers. The gunsmith may be called upon to build custom firearms, to perform repairs, restoration, adjustments, engrave metal, fit gunstocks, checker and carve wooden stocks, improve accuracy and functional reliability of firearms, add accessories, reline and replace barrels, and perform modifications according to customer requirements.

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