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Advanced Manufacturing

Aggregate Cluster - Manufacturing

This data represents the unduplicated middle-skills advanced manufacturing occupations in aggregate. Each occupational group is defined and vetted by a panel of workforce and economic development professionals, educators, and representatives from professional associations to confirm regional accuracy

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Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Western, NY / Western NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Hires Data
  6. 6. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Western NY

The data below is based on the following 5 counties:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 18.07 28.99 37.25 2 7 8
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 22.63 29.13 45.51 0 26 26
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 17.83 23.37 37.16 9 43 53
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 20.33 26.36 39.84 0 3 3
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 16.36 28.98 47.19 11 55 66
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 21.61 24.97 36.15 3 18 21
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 22.09 36.30 62.14 1 10 11
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 16.53 28.80 36.87 2 14 16
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 32.93 42.40 50.98 0 4 5
49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 21.49 27.37 34.64 6 27 33
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 29.11 37.72 48.60 1 28 30
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 18.14 28.74 37.45 27 144 171
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 17.94 28.09 29.92 1 40 41
49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 13.96 19.05 29.29 38 826 865
49-9099.00 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 13.25 20.98 31.27 4 38 42
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 14.14 17.09 28.57 76 211 287
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 13.99 18.56 23.22 5 34 39
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 18.95 25.49 30.71 0 5 5
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.24 22.38 25.90 0 12 12
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 12.77 18.11 22.98 0 119 119
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20.75 22.75 28.32 0 5 5
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 14.25 18.31 27.97 0 74 74
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.89 24.78 29.87 1 16 16
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.20 20.78 30.26 0 6 6
51-4041.00 Machinists 14.25 23.10 30.23 11 250 260
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 14.99 29.90 49.29 0 0 0
51-4062.00 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 18.39 33.20 40.38 0 1 1
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 14.60 18.32 29.23 0 1 1
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 13.26 17.71 22.81 14 78 92
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 14.30 18.36 23.54 6 147 152
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 15.24 26.63 37.61 0 56 56
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 20.75 24.39 45.04 1 0 1
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 13.28 17.36 21.87 0 20 20
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 13.16 18.51 24.00 0 1 1
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 13.74 19.77 29.75 20 378 398
Averages & Total $17.53 $24.76 $34.45 239 2,696 2,935

Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2023
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2023
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 36.72% 34.23%
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 41.63% 43.03%
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 41.67% 38.63%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 50.81% 53.11%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 39.37% 37.54%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 48.70% 49.29%
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 39.37% 37.85%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 35.85% 34.03%
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 33.91% 29.37%
49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 52.94% 49.50%
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 25.88% 24.50%
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 34.92% 30.61%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 43.97% 40.76%
49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 54.26% 52.17%
49-9099.00 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 51.47% 48.35%
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 38.70% 34.13%
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40.89% 36.62%
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 35.80% 35.71%
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40.19% 40.45%
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 37.77% 37.33%
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 43.86% 41.88%
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 42.00% 42.29%
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 41.95% 40.12%
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 39.96% 39.28%
51-4041.00 Machinists 37.17% 35.68%
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 31.37% 29.50%
51-4062.00 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 36.81% 36.90%
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 27.86% 28.59%
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 42.46% 38.79%
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50.81% 49.27%
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 37.79% 35.76%
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 17.74% 18.23%
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 34.72% 33.85%
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 30.40% 30.03%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 56.48% 54.45%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $26 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2019 - June 2020 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Erie 1 BOCES 35 2,935 -2,785**
Erie Community College 44
Jamestown Community College 3
Niagara County Community College 4
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 48
SUNY Corning Community College 16
Total 150*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.

2023 Total Workforce: 26,137 Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Western, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 33.3% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Jan 2023)

1321

6170 total postings

Posting intensity (Jan 2023)

4.7 : 1

Regional average: 3.7 : 1

There were 6170 total job postings for the Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Western, NY in January 2023, of which 1321 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 4.7 : 1, meaning that for every 4.7 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


January 2023 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance 721
Manufacturing and Production: Machinery 447
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Basic Electrical Systems 348
Engineering: Drafting and Engineering Design 316
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Electrical and Mechanical Labor 281
Administration: Scheduling 279
Industry Knowledge: Industrial Engineering Industry Knowledge 272
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Schematic Diagrams 272
Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools 270
Architecture and Construction: Electrical Construction 263
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Repair 619
Troubleshooting 553
Physical Abilities 415
Communication Skills 393
Computer Literacy 384
Machinery 356
Detail-Oriented 318
Preventive Maintenance 293
Packaging 271
Predictive / Preventative Maintenance 233
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 153
Moog Incorporated 65
Acara Solutions 28
Pcb Piezotronics Incorporated 22
Electric Materials Company 19
Charter Communications 15
Bridgestone / Firestone 13
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. 9
Integer Group 8
Catalyst Fitness 7
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

Driver's License 232
IPC Certification 14
OSHA Forklift Certification 13
Air Brake Certified 10
Project Management Certification 10
CDL Class A 9
Maintenance Certification 9
CDL Class D 7
Security Clearance 7
Lean Certification 5
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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