Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Semiconductor and other electronic components manufacturers
- Navigational and control instruments manufacturers
- Electrical equipment manufacturers
- Computer manufacturers
- Communications equipment manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow slower than average. Automation is limiting growth since machines and robots can perform tasks once done by workers, meaning fewer assemblers will be needed. In addition, many companies will send work to countries where labor costs are lower.
Job openings will occur as current workers leave the field. Job prospects are best for those with vocational training and certifications.
Precision Assemblers (CIS 100418)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
12,380 Large |
& |
-0.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,293 High |
| Champaign Area |
113 Small |
& |
5.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
367 Large |
& |
2.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Cook County |
4,668 Large |
& |
1.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
496 High |
| Decatur Area |
118 Medium |
& |
5.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
834 Large |
& |
-4.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
81 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,721 Large |
& |
-9.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
155 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
140 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
43 Small |
& |
4.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
105 Small |
& |
-1.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
881 Large |
& |
0.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
92 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
310 Large |
& |
-5.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
191 Medium |
& |
11.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
504 Large |
& |
7.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
59 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
452 Large |
& |
6.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
157 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
151 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
712 Very large |
& |
-2.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
71 Moderate |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
40 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
228 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
176 Medium |
& |
10.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
49 Small |
& |
4.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
486 Large |
& |
5.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
55 Few |
| United States |
334,200 Large |
& |
0.9% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
36,500 High |