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Manufacturing job seekers have plenty of options in Florida. In fact, manufacturing in Florida accounts for around 5% of the state’s revenue, creating more than 427,000+ positions. And with daily job postings, there’s always room to grow. As industries like cybersecurity and aerospace boom in Florida, so will the production of the cutting-edge technology used to power them.
With manufacturers both large and small across the state, there is ample opportunity to bring your CNC skills to an established company, or skill up to get a lucrative full-time job with great earning potential by troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Through advanced manufacturing, Florida is building a better world – one piece at a time.
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We can talk about advanced manufacturing all day, but what are we actually making in Florida? Everything from food and beverage to metal and wood are generated in Florida. But for advanced manufacturing, there’s innovation in all sorts of electrical and technological equipment, from the steadfast medical devices sector and defense industry to the booming growth of commercial aerospace. Florida’s advanced manufacturing industry isn’t your average assembly line.
Florida’s advanced manufacturing industry isn’t your average assembly line. From robotics and manufacturing technicians to experienced production supervisors leading them, Florida’s manufacturing sector thrives on staffing talented individuals from Florida’s diverse workforce.
Find a Lucrative Career in Manufacturing
Interested in shifting your career to boost your earning potential? Many entry-level manufacturing roles require only a high school diploma, and on-the-job training is available to help you grow into advanced positions, like machine operator or manufacturing supervisor.
Resources like FloridaMakes, a statewide industry-led partnership to strengthen Florida’s manufacturing economy, offer in-depth training programs focused on advancing entry-level skills for new and existing employees. New jobs are continuously being listed, from manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers to part-time service technicians.
Additionally, concerted efforts to rebrand the very idea of manufacturing through the “Dream It. Do It.” initiative help bring a new generation to today’s high-tech manufacturing floors. Those with computer skills can become programmers. Those who have a passion for manufacturing like no one else can become recruiters. If you have an interest, advanced manufacturing has a related field where you can apply yourself.
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Florida’s Infrastructure for Manufacturers
With 19 commercial airports and 14 major seaports, getting the materials in and the goods out of Florida is a cinch. The vast majority – more than 90% – of products made in Florida leave the state, which puts quality control inspectors in high demand.
Getting them on the road, sea, skies, or rails is essential. With a reliable infrastructure, including 2,700 miles of freight rail track, and no fear of snow blocking the roads, maintaining supply chains in Florida is just another feather in the state’s cap when it comes to advanced manufacturing.
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