SC Future Makers

Industries and Careers in Manufacturing in South Carolina

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The future looks bright for South Carolina’s next generation with thousands of jobs, myriad career paths and some of the coolest companies and products in the world right here at home. Start your journey by exploring the myriad possibilities in your own backyard.

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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What Excites You?

The future looks bright for South Carolina’s next generation with thousands of jobs, exciting industries and some of the coolest companies and products in the world right here at home. Start your journey of exploration below.

Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Revolutionizing industries and products with innovative high-performance materials.

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Aerospace

Aerospace

Explore the future with advanced aerospace engineering and flight.
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Automotive

Automotive

The Automotive Industry drives innovation with cutting-edge technology and solutions.
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Chemistry & Plastics

Chemistry & Plastics

Shaping the future of products with sustainable chemistry and advanced solutions.
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Technology

Technology

Leading the digital revolution with groundbreaking tech advancements and solutions.
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BioScience

BioScience

Unlock life’s potential with groundbreaking advancements in bioscience and innovation.
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Industrial

Industrial

Powering progress with efficient and reliable industrial manufacturing.
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Energy

Energy

Energizing the world with sustainable, efficient, and renewable energy solutions.
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Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Enhancing everyday life with innovative, high-quality consumer products.
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Design

Design

Transform ideas into reality with creativity and innovative design.
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Explore Careers

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.

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Petroleum Technicians

Design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the earth’s surface.

Process Technicians

Perform and document the daily manufacturing operations in biomedical, biopharmaceutical and bioindustrial settings.

Production Workers

Supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Quality Managers

Oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Software Developers

Develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or other device. Also, develop the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Supervisors

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety.