Industries and Careers in Manufacturing in South Carolina
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Manufacturing = Opportunity
We’re All Around You! You can't go 1 day without interacting with a product made in South Carolina
We Create Opportunities! The industry pays an average of 33% higher than the average South Carolina annual salary
We’re Woven Into The Fabric! 30% of all jobs in South Carolina are tied to the manufacturing industry - this is more than 300,000 South Carolinians
We’re Growing! More than 80,000 jobs have been created in manufacturing since 2017
We Drive The Economy! The economic impact of South Carolina manufacturing exceeds $206 billion annually
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Match your skills, passion and interests with great paying careers across 10 STEM and manufacturing industries in South Carolina.
If you’re a maker, there’s opportunity for you in South Carolina.
Aerospace Engineers
Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
Aerospace Technicians
Operate and maintain equipment used in testing new aircraft and spacecraft.
Aircraft Mechanics
Repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.
Aircraft Structure Assemblers
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings and plans.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, coordinate, and direct activities in architectural and engineering companies.
Automotive Body Repairers
Restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.
Automotive Engineer
Determine the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.
Automotive Technician
Inspect, maintain, and repair cars.
Biochemical Engineers
Develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.
Biological Technicians
Help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
Biomedical Engineers
Combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.