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Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Manufacturing $28.47 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 2,290  annual job openings

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.

Industrial Production Managers

Business Management & Administration $48.18 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 530  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.66 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 4,220  annual job openings

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Information and Record Clerks, All Other

Business Management & Administration $22.04 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

Information Security Analysts

Information Technology $47.69 Bachelor's degree 33%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $24.47 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.

Instructional Coordinators

Education & Training $31.64 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Architecture & Construction $17.93 No formal educational credential 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Architecture & Construction $36.56 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Insurance Sales Agents

Finance $27.49 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 1,850  annual job openings

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.