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Logisticians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $36.52 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Manufacturing $20.27 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Machinists

Manufacturing $24.74 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Health Science $48.98 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Hospitality & Tourism $16.04 No formal educational credential 28%  projected growth 2,620  annual job openings

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Manufacturing $22.34 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 1,740  annual job openings

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Manufacturing $24.85 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Management Analysts

Business Management & Administration $43.75 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 1,190  annual job openings

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

Managers, All Other

Business Management & Administration $48.58 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 1,170  annual job openings

All managers not listed separately.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Marketing $34.49 Bachelor's degree 30%  projected growth 1,170  annual job openings

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.