5 skills you need to land a manufacturing job today

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5 Skills You Need to Land a Manufacturing Job Today

In the old days, landing a manufacturing job was a bit easier than it is today.

On-the-job training made it simple to enter the industry and stay there for an entire career.

But the manufacturing landscape is changing.

Now more than ever, manufacturing companies are looking for workers who have the right skills to push business forward.

Here are the skills you’ll need to stand out from the crowd:

Tech Savvy

Thanks to technology, factories are getting smarter and that means you need to keep up…

Today’s factories need people with high tech skills who can manage and maintain new state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

In addition to being highly physical…

Manufacturing also requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.

In manufacturing, you’ll use logic and reasoning to identify production issues and find solutions for them.

Efficient Communication

You won’t succeed in manufacturing without great communication skills…

Your ability to communicate efficiently will be a desirable skill, especially when a problem needs to be resolved quickly.

Aptitude for STEM

Science, technology, engineering, and math all play important roles in manufacturing…

So, if you’re looking to make your mark in manufacturing, it’s best to brush up on your STEM skills.

Creativity

Creativity

Today’s manufacturing industry is all about innovation…

…and new innovations would not exist without a little creativity.

On-the-job creativity is not only valuable, it’s essential…

Manufacturers will rely on you to improve production and drive the company goals forward by thinking outside the box.

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