Automotive Repair & Commercial & Industrial Machinery Repair & Maintenance
This industry group comprises establishments involved in providing repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers. Establishments in this industry group employ mechanics with specialized technical skills to diagnose and repair the mechanical and electrical systems for automotive vehicles, repair automotive interiors, and paint or repair automotive exteriors. This industry also comprises establishments primarily engaged in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. Establishments in this industry either sharpen/install commercial and industrial machinery blades and saws or provide welding (e.g., automotive, general) repair services; or repair agricultural and other heavy and industrial machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts and other materials handling equipment, machine tools, commercial refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, and mining machinery).
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Occupations
in Demand for Automotive & Industrial Machinery Repair &
Maintenance |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Automotive Service Techs & Mechanics | 280 |
9.9% |
320 |
440 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers | 480 |
4.4% |
320 |
370 |
Long-term on-the-job training | |
| First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installation, & Repair Workers | 240 |
13.2% |
180 |
273 |
Related
work experience |
|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 260 |
13.6% |
160 |
266 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Bus
& Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists |
210 |
11.8% |
140 |
203 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
|
| General Maintenance & Repair Workers | 410 |
7.9% |
300 |
422 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Heating, Air Cond., & Refrig. Mechanics | 40 |
19.7% |
40 |
96 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Machinists | 90 |
8.2% |
90 |
120 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| General Office Clerks | $21,617 |
1,940 |
4.4% |
1,040 |
1,245 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
| Mobile Heavy Equip. Mechanics | $37,809 |
140 |
11.7% |
50 |
76 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
| Automotive Body & Related Repairers | $26,941 |
170 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
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| General & Operations Managers | $64,107 |
760 |
11.3% |
390 |
622 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Bookkeeping, Acctg., & Auditing Clerks | $25,912 |
1,240 |
1.0% |
630 |
662 |
Moderate
on-the-job training |
| Secretaries, Exc. Legal, Medical & Exec. | $31,048 |
240 |
-9.4% |
170 |
170 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters | 130 |
16.1% |
70 |
119 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Sales Representatives (Mfg. & Services) | 660 |
18.5% |
420 |
627 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Cashiers and Counter & Rental Clerks | 2,370 |
-4.9% |
2,670 |
2,670 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Helpers, Production Workers | $21,671 |
330 |
7.6% |
270 |
342 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers | 900 |
-1.5% |
710 |
710 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment | $46,779 |
30 |
39.6% |
10 |
31 |
Postsecondary
voc. award |
| Truck Drivers, Light & Delivery Services | 440 |
2.7% |
130 |
169 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer | 1,810 |
12.7% |
740 |
1,312 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Customer Service Representatives | $31,385 |
590 |
19.3% |
310 |
708 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| First-line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers | $34,708 |
570 |
2.0% |
340 |
371 |
Related
work experience |
| Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks | 300 |
5.4% |
190 |
239 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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