Oregon Labor Market Information System
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Occupational Report for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

All metalworkers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Assistant Shop Foreman 1/26/10 Hermiston to $12.00/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.79 $12.62 $15.04 $18.86 $26.40 $16.45 $34,205
Multnomah / Washington 11.58 13.58 16.26 19.01 26.64 17.10 35,572
Lane 10.01 10.89 12.36 18.05 19.71 14.53 30,229
Jackson / Josephine 9.30 10.40 12.81 15.38 18.89 13.53 28,153
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.11 11.95 16.93 19.37 22.53 16.19 33,689
Clackamas 10.91 12.53 14.55 18.00 25.93 16.02 33,325
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 741 797 56 7.6% 6 18 24
Multnomah / Washington 312 333 21 6.7% 2 8 10
Clackamas 216 241 25 11.6% 3 5 8
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 71 73 2 2.8% 0 2 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Lane 24 27 3 12.5% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 11 13 2 18.2% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 0 2 2 NA 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 741
Total, All Industries Private 741
Manufacturing Private 674
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 10
Sawmills and Wood Preservation Private 10
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 64
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 58
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 70
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 50
Foundries Private 19
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 364
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 195
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 24
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing Private 99
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 37
Machinery Manufacturing Private 97
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 75
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 46
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 17
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 27
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 23
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 23
Wholesale Trade Private 32
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 32
Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers Private 24
Transportation and Warehousing Private 24
Truck Transportation Private 20
General Freight Trucking Private 20
Educational Requirements for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other
  • Apply Lamination Techniques
  • Apply Machinist Practices
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Protective Coatings
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Clean And Assemble Wax Patterns
  • File Metal And Plastic
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Follow Set Industrial And Manufacturing Machine Operation Procedures
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cnc Machines
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Machine Tools
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Shaping And Forming Machines
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Preheat Molds For Metal Casting
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
  • Sandblast Metal Parts And Objects
  • Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
  • Set Up Machine Tools
  • Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
  • Smooth, Sharpen, Polish Or Grind Metal Objects
  • Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Foundry Production Processes
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
Schools and Training Providers for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Metalworkers And Plastic Workers, All Other These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Rogue Community College