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Manufacturing is a trillion-dollar industry, and with more than 1,100 Hillsborough County companies employing 27,000 people and adding thousands of new jobs to the local economy every year, the field is full of opportunities. In manufacturing, you can earn a great living and make things that have a real impact on the world.

How to get started in manufacturing

Education & Training

From academic programs to career-building apprenticeships, whether you’re just starting a career, changing fields or transitioning from military service, anyone can pursue a career in manufacturing.

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What
opportunities are available?

Hot Jobs Right In Our Backyard

Hillsborough County is a hub for a variety of flourishing manufacturing industries, including aviation and aerospace, product design, food and beverage, and more. Here are some of the hottest careers in those fields today.

  • CNC Machinists | Operators

    Average entry-level salaries: $31,616–$40,560

    CNC Machinists and CNC Operators know the ins-and-outs of specialized computer numerical control (CNC) machines that are used throughout the manufacturing industry.

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  • MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

    Average entry-level salary: $45,011

    Maintenance Mechanics are great at solving problems. They maintain important equipment machinery by disassembling, repairing, and replacing components of any malfunctioning machinery.

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  • WELDERS

    Average entry-level salary: $35,859

    Skilled welders have strong math skills and are great at figuring out technical plans and precise measurements. They use their skills to make repairs and build manufacturing equipment for a variety of industries.

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