We wonder if injection molders are adding capacity in the way of people as well as injection molding machines. We see that automation has taken the place of many jobs, as confirmed by recent SPI data that shows employment in the plastics industry as flat going back to 1980 based on per year growth. But some states such as Alabama have posted increases because of gains in plastics manufacturing and some molders may need to add personnel after holding back for so long.
If the economic upturn means that you need to add people to your molding shop, you may wonder what the average wage in your geographic area is these days. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides a general idea of wages based on job type and geographic location. It’s a good benchmark for your reference. Use the link below, click on your state and begin browsing job categories.
