Where the Manufacturing Jobs of the Future Will Be

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Many high-skill factory jobs let young people earn a good living without big college debt

In a tough economy, factory work has begun to look surprisingly attractive.

Though job growth is slow in U.S. manufacturing (1.5% over the past 12 months) and unlikely to speed up much in an era of increasing automation, the Labor Department estimates 320,000 positions were open in March.

Many of the positions available require skills that command pay far above service jobs in such areas as retailing and food service. Those skills include programming and operating computer-controlled tools; maintaining and repairing sophisticated machinery, which requires a deep understanding of both mechanics and electronics; and doing specialized types of welding.

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