North Shore Regional
Manufacturing
Prepared for the North Shore Workforce Investment Board
Research compiled by: William Sinatra
October 2004
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THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF THE NORTH
SHORE1
The following provides current labor market information on the manufacturing
service sector for the North Shore Work Force Investment Board (NSWIB). The
information provided expands upon the “Southern Essex Regional Labor Market:
Blueprint Update 2002”
In this report, the following manufacturing sub sectors are not included in the
graphs; Beverages & Tobacco, Petroleum, Primary Metals, and Transportation equipment
because the federal government has declared such data confidential. In addition, Textile
Mills, Textile Products, Apparel, Wood, and Primary Metals are not included as these sub
sectors employ fewer than 100 workers each. It should be noted that when total numbers
are given for Manufacturing, it includes all of the omitted sub sectors.
The Miscellaneous Manufacturing sub-sector includes: Medical Equipment &
Supplies, Jewelry & Silver, Sporting & Athletic Goods, Office Supplies (except paper),
and Musical Instruments.
I. TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
This section shows employment for the North Shore manufacturing sub-sectors in
2003 (the last year for which data is available). Total employment for the North Shore
manufacturing sector is 21,039 and 320,909 for Massachusetts. The following chart gives
employment numbers for the manufacturing sub-sectors.
A. Total Employment Manufacturing Sub-Sectors
4,500
4,197
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,324
2,456
2,159
2,000
1,610
1,500
942
858
1,000
374
309
Leather &
Allied
Products
Paper
500
514
415
384
-
All of the facts and figures in this industry briefing come from The US Department of Labor, The Massachusetts Division of Career
Services and The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance.
Misc.
Furniture
Electrical
Equipment
Computer &
Electronic
Machinery
Fabricated
Metal
Product
Plastics &
Rubber
Chemical
Printing &
Related
Services
Food
1
3
The following graph illustrates the percentage of the labor force in manufacturing
for the North Shore and Massachusetts. Total percentage of the labor force for the North
Shore is at 12.4% and Massachusetts is at 10.1%.
B. Percentage of Labor Force in Manufacturing
3.00%
Percent Work Force MA
2.49% 2.51%
2.50%
Percent of Work Force NS
2.00%
1.50%
1.00%
1.39%
1.47%
1.17%
1.29%
0.96%
0.71%
0.50%
0.47%
0.22%
0.07%
0.18%
0.58%
0.52%
0.85%
0.71%
0.55%
0.51%
0.38%
0.24%
0.30%
0.56%
0.19% 0.23%
0.00%
Misc.
The following chart breaks down manufacturing employment and the distribution
of the work force within the manufacturing sub-sectors. The inner ring represents the
North Shore and the outer ring represents Massachusetts. The most significant differences
between the North Shore and Massachusetts are within Computer & Electronics, where
there is a 15% distribution difference. All other North Shore sub-sectors are within 7% of
Massachusetts’s sub-sectors.
Furniture
Electrical
Equipment
Computer
&
Electronic
Machinery
Fabricated
Metal
Product
Plastics &
Rubber
Chemical
Printing &
Related
Services
Paper
Leather &
Allied
Products
Food
II. MANUFACTURING SECTOR EMPLOYMENT &
DISTRIBUTION
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1%
Food
8%
10%
Leather & Allied Products
2%
5%
6%
4%
Paper
13%
5%
2%
2%
Chemical
3%
Plastics & Rubber
7%
North Shore
(Inner Circle)
25%
Printing & Related Services
6%
2%
10%
3%
30%
Fabricated Metal Product
Machinery
6%
Computer & Electronic
14%
Electrical Equipment
15%
13%
Furniture
Massachusetts
(Outer Circle)
Misc.
8%
III. WAGES & SECTOR GROWTH
The graph below compares the weekly wages earned for each sub-sector in
manufacturing. The wages earned in the North Shore and Massachusetts are shown.
A. Annual Wage
$90,000
$42,132
$51,636
$45,060
$39,520
$70,749
$54,652
$49,727
$51,948
$44,460
$50,903
$44,076
$43,212
$39,265
$47,476
$50,080
$20,000
$33,904
$30,000
$41,726
$40,000
$53,768
$50,000
$62,564
$60,000
$75,515
North Shore
$57,356
$73,163
$80,028
Massachusetts
$70,000
$80,808
$80,000
$10,000
$0
The following graph examines sector growth by showing the percent change in
each of the manufacturing sub-sectors. Percentage is calculated from the 2000/2003
Misc.
Furniture
Electrical
Equipment
Computer &
Electronic
Machinery
Fabricated
Metal Product
Plastics &
Rubber
Chemical
Printing &
Related
Services
Paper
Leather &
Allied Products
Food
B. Manufacturing Sector Growth
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Employment change. The North Shore experienced a 13.1% sector decrease and lost
3,180 jobs.
200.00%
150.00%
100.00%
50.00%
Food
Leather & Allied Products
Paper
Printing & Related Services
Chemical
Plastics & Rubber
Fabricated Metal Product
Machinery
Computer & Electronic
Electrical Equipment
Furniture
Misc.
190.74%
58.02%
1.25%
0.00%
-8.94%
-43.29%
-50.00%
-28.96% -32.98%
-28.32%
-19.05% -19.05% -16.37%
-9.39%
IV. EDUCATION & CAREER PATH INFORMATION
A. Selected Manufacturing Occupation Qualifications & Career Paths2
Assemblers and Fabricators
Requirements: High School diploma preferred, the ability to do accurate work at a rapid
pace and to follow detailed instructions are key job requirements. Following detailed
assembly instructions requires basic reading skills, although many instructions rely on
pictures and diagrams. Specialized training is needed for some jobs. Other positions
require only on-the-job training, sometimes including employer-sponsored classroom
instruction.
Advancement: As assemblers and fabricators become more experienced, they may
progress to jobs that require greater skill and be given more responsibility. Experienced
assemblers may become Product Repairers. Assemblers also can advance to Quality
Control jobs or be promoted to Supervisor. Experienced assemblers and fabricators also
may become members of Research and Development teams, working with engineers and
other project designers to design, develop, and build prototypes, and test new product
models. In some companies, assemblers can become trainees for one of the skilled trades,
such as Machinist. Those with a background in math, science, and computers may
advance to become programmers or operators of more highly automated production
equipment.
Machinist
2
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos120.htm (visited July 28, 2004).
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Requirements: High school or vocational school courses in mathematics (especially
trigonometry), blueprint reading, metalworking, and drafting are highly recommended.
Machinists train in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job, and in high schools,
vocational schools, or community or technical colleges. Experience with machine tools is
helpful. In fact, many entrants previously have worked as machine setters, operators, or
tenders. Persons interested in becoming machinists should be mechanically inclined, have
good problem-solving abilities, be able to work independently, and be able to do highly
accurate work (tolerances may reach 1/10,000th of an inch) that requires concentration
and physical effort.
Advancement: Machinists can advance in several ways. Experienced machinists may
become CNC programmers, Tool and Dye Makers, or Mold Makers, or be promoted to
Supervisory or Administrative positions in their firms. A few open their own shops.
Industrial Production Managers
Requirements: Because of the diversity of manufacturing operations and job
requirements, there is no standard preparation for this occupation. However, a college
degree is required, even for those who have worked their way up through the ranks.
Many industrial production managers have a college degree in business administration,
management, industrial technology, or industrial engineering. Others have a master’s
degree in industrial management or business administration (MBA). Although many
employers prefer candidates with a business or engineering background, some companies
hire well-rounded liberal arts graduates.
Advancement: Industrial production managers with a proven record of superior
performance may advance to Plant Manager or Vice President for manufacturing. Others
transfer to jobs with more responsibilities at larger firms. Opportunities also exist for
Consultants.
Computer-Control Programmers and Operators
Requirements: Computer-control programmers and operators train in various ways—in
apprenticeship programs, informally on the job, and in secondary, vocational, or
postsecondary schools. A basic knowledge of computers (computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machines) and electronics also is helpful. Experience with machine
tools is extremely important.
Advancement: Computer-control programmers and operators can advance in several
ways. Experienced CNC operators may become CNC Programmers, and some are
promoted to Supervisory or Administrative Positions in their firms. A few open their own
shops.
V. NORTH SHORE EMPLOYERS
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The following graph breaks down companies by number of employees. The inner
ring represents the 927 manufacturing companies in the North Shore and the outer ring
represents the 14,616 manufacturing businesses in Massachusetts. 62% (583) of the
North Shore manufacturing companies has 9 or fewer employees, while 57% (8,385) of
Massachusetts manufacturing companies have 9 or fewer employees.
6%
898
7% 1046
7%
5% 63
44
1 to 4
5 to 9
37%
14%
2005
13%
118
North Shore
(Inner Circle)
42% 5390
10 to 19
401
20 to 49
13%
119
50 to 99
16%
2282
100+
20% 182
2995 20%
Massachusetts (Outer Circle)
A. Manufacturing Companies on the North Shore with 100+ Employees
Food
Address
City
Fisher Products
Gorton's
Ipswich Shell Fish
Garelick Farms
Good Wives
Old Neighborhood Foods
U S Foodservice
Harbor Sweets
18 Electronics AVE
128 Rogers ST
8 Hayward ST
626 Lynnway
86 Sanderson AVE
37 Waterhill ST
1 Technology DR
85 Leavitt ST
Danvers O1923 (978) 777-2660
GloucesterO1930 (978) 281-3000
Ipswich
O1938 (978) 356-4371
Lynn
O1905 (781) 599-1300
Lynn
O1902 (781) 596-0070
Lynn
O1905 (781) 592-0014
Peabody O1960 (978) 532-5000
Salem
O1970 (978) 741-7811
Zip
Phone
Rubber & Plastic Products
Rule Industries INC
Lynn Plastics CORP
U S Plastics CORP
Green Man Technologies INC
U S Plastics CORP
Atlantic Extrusions CORP
ADDRESS
1 Kondelin RD
92 Brookline AVE
161 Pleasant ST
7 Kimball LN # A
1 Technology DR
96 Swampscott RD
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
GloucesterO1930 (978) 281-0440
Lynn
O1902 (781) 598-5900
Lynn
O1901 (781) 595-1030
Lynnfield O1940 (781) 224-2411
Peabody O1960 (978) 532-5000
Salem
O1970 (978) 744-8000
Leather and Leather Products
Stahl USA
ADDRESS
13 Corwin ST
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
Peabody O1960 (978) 531-0371
Fabricated Metal Products
Nutra Max Products INC
Weir Valves & Controls
ADDRESS
51 Blackburn DR
285 Canal ST
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
GloucesterO1930 (978) 282-1800
Salem
O1970 (978) 744-5690
8
Industrial Machinery Products
Gloucester Engineering CO
GE Aircraft Engines
Middleton Aerospace CORP
Turbine Component Services
ADDRESS
Dory RD
1000 Western AVE
206 S Main ST
1 5TH ST
Electronic Equipment
ADDRESS
Axcelis Technologies INC
55 Cherry Hill DR
Clare INC
78 Cherry Hill DR
Communications & Power IND
150 Sohier RD
Delta Electronics MFG CORP
416 Cabot ST
Hotwatt INC
128 Maple ST
IBIS Technology CORP
32 Cherry Hill DR
Osram Sylvania INC
100 Endicott ST
Varian Semiconductor Equipment35 Dory RD
Analogic CORP
8 Centennial DR
Boston Acoustics INC
300 Jubilee DR
PCD INC
2 Technology DR
Scan Soft INC
9 Centennial DR
Perkin Elmer Optoelectronics
35 Congress ST
Computer & Electronic
Products
Microline INC
New England Biolabs
STC Microwave Solutions
Thermo Electron Water
Analysis
Abiomed INC
Medtronic Interventional VASC
Millipore CORP
Siemens Medical Systems INC
TUV America INC
Autoroll Machine CORP
Jeol USA INC
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Industries
Hyde INC
Saucony INC
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
GloucesterO1930 (978) 281-1800
Lynn
O1905 (781) 594-0100
Middleton O1949 (978) 774-6000
Peabody O1960 (978) 977-6100
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
Beverly
O1915 (978) 787-4000
Beverly
O1915 (978) 524-6700
Beverly
O1915 (978) 922-6000
Beverly
O1915 (978) 927-1060
Danvers O1923 (978) 777-0070
Danvers O1923 (978) 777-4247
Danvers O1923 (978) 777-1900
GloucesterO1930 (978) 281-2000
Peabody O1960 (978) 977-3000
Peabody O1960 (978) 538-5000
Peabody O1960 (978) 532-8800
Peabody O1960 (978) 977-2000
Salem
O1970 (978) 745-3200
CITY
ZIP
PHONE
800 Cummings CTR # 157X Beverly
32 Tozer RD
Beverly
28 Tozer RD
Beverly
O1915 (978) 922-9810
O1915 (978) 927-5054
O1915 (978) 524-7200
166 Cummings CTR
22 Cherry Hill DR
37 Cherry Hill DR # A
17 Cherry Hill DR
16 Electronics AVE
5 Cherry Hill DR # 300
11 River ST
11 Dearborn RD
Beverly
Danvers
Danvers
Danvers
Danvers
Danvers
Middleton
Peabody
O1915 (978) 232-6000
O1923 (978) 777-5410
O1923 (978) 777-0042
O1923 (978) 762-5100
O1923 (978) 907-7500
O1923 (978) 739-7053
O1949 (978) 777-2160
O1960 (978) 535-5900
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
13 Centennial DR
13 Centennial DR
Peabody O1960 (978) 532-9000
Peabody O1960 (978) 532-9000
PHONE
B. Manufacturing Companies Listed with the North Shore Work Force
Investment Board
Food
Bagel World Bakery and Deli
Blackberry Pastry Shop
Braga Donuts Four INC
Address
10 Sylvan St
36 Maple St
Unknown
City
Peabody
Danvers
Manchester
Phone
(978) 532-7151
(978) 777-8111
(978) 526-8708
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Braga Donuts Six INC
Braga Donuts Two INC
California Olive Oil
Central Bakery INC
Columbus Baking Co
Couto Coffee INC
Crystal Food Imports
D'Amici's Bakery
Di Luigi Sausage
Drew's Donuts
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts
East End Bagel
17 Railroad Ave
132 Washington St
134 Canal St
48 Walnut St
34 West Dane St
68 Boston St
86 Bennett St
500 Eastern Ave
41 Popes Lane
152 Washington St
108 Newbury St
364 Lynnway
132 Washington St
105 North St
68 Boston Rd
15 Mitchell Rd
Rockport
Gloucester
Salem
Peabody
Beverly
Salem
Lynn
Lynn
Danvers
Salem
Peabody
Lynn
Gloucester
Salem
Salem
Ipswich
(978) 281-8047
(978) 281-8047
(978) 745-7840
(508) 531-2101
(978) 922-3039
(978) 745-6811
(617) 569-7500
(781) 596-1559
(877) 631-3140
(978) 744-9888
(978) 535-2663
(781) 593-3360
(978) 283-4400
(978) 744-4771
(978) 741-8658
(978) 412-7770
Rubber & Plastic Companies
Royal Stamp Works INC Page
Tuftane ET INC
ADDRESS
19 Centennial Dr
54 W. Dane St
CITY
Peabody
Beverly
PHONE
(978) 531-5555
(978) 921-8200
Leather and Leather Products
Stahl USA
ADDRESS
13 Corwin ST
CITY
Peabody
PHONE
(978) 531-1880
Nonmetallic Mineral Products
Crystal Systems INC
ADDRESS
27 Congress St
CITY
Salem
Fabricated Metal Products
Baron
DJ Fabricators INC
Eastern Tool and Stamp
North Shore Steel CO
Wier Valves and Controls
Jaquith Carbide Corp
United Die
Nutra Max Products INC
ADDRESS
40 Primrose
94 Turn Pike RD
Ballard ST
16 Oakville St
285 Canal St
31 Turnpike Rd
Route 114
9 Blackburn Dr
CITY
Laconia
Ipswich
Saugus
Lynn
Salem
Ipswich
Danvers
Gloucester
PHONE
(603) 524-6800
(978) 356-9400
(781) 233-3800
(781) 598-1645
(978) 744-5690
(978) 356-7770
9978) 777-0800
(978) 282-3700
Industrial Machinery Products
A&A Industries
Central Grinding
Cogent Engineering, INC`
D.F. Carter Co INC
General Electric Engines
Kleen-Line Corporation
ADDRESS
320 Jubilee RD
192 Canal ST
4 Electronics Ave
7 Summit Industrial Park
1000 Western Ave
114 Jewett St
CITY
Peabody
Saugus
Danvers
Peabody
Lynn
Georgetown
PHONE
(978) 977-9660
(781) 233-5229
(978) 739-4580
(978) 977-0444
(781) 594-7703
(978) 352-6737
PHONE
(978) 745-0088
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Micronics
N N Manufacturing
Turbine Component ServicesGoodrich
Woodman Precision Engineering
140 Elliott St
24 Graf Rd
Beverly
(978) 524-0022
Newburyport (978) 465-1110
Fifth St
119 Foster St
Peabody
Peabody
Electronic Equipment
Analogic Corporation
Cole Hersee
Data Electronic Devices
Datacube
Eaton Semiconductor
Enon Microwave, INC
ESS Software, INC
Kaiser Systems
Lumina Power
Mass Electric Apparatus Appliance
Osram Sylvania
Osram Sylvania, INC
Perkin Elmer Optoelectronics
Silicon Technologies
Sky Computers
TSI Microelectronics
San-tron
ADDRESS
8 Centennial DR
20 Old Colony
32 North Western Drive
300 Rosewood Drive
108 Cherry Hill DR
422 A Boston St
2 Corporation Way
Sohier Rd
42 B Cherry Hill Dr
42 Oakville St
75 Sylvan St
100 Endicott St
35 Congress St
100 Cummings Center
27 Industrial Ave
3 Southside Rd
4 Newburyport Turnpike
CITY
Peabody
Boston
Salem
Danvers
Beverly
Topsfield
Peabody
Beverly
Danvers
Lynn
Danvers
Danvers
Salem
Beverly
Chelmsford
Danvers
Ipswich
PHONE
(978) 977-3000
(617) 268-2100
(603) 893-2047
(508) 777-4200
(978) 232-4000
(978) 887-8234
(617) 367-9500
(978) 922-9300
(978) 777-0042
(781) 592-0410
(978) 750-5724
(978) 777-1900
(978) 745-3201
(978) 927-6480
(978) 250-1920
(978) 774-8722
(978) 356-1585
Computer & Electronic Products
Medtronic Vascular
Varion Ion
Jeol USA INC
Therion Biologies
ADDRESS
37A Cherry Hill Dr
35 Dory Rd
11 Dearborn Rd
76 Rogers St
CITY
Danvers
Gloucester
Peabody
Cambridge
PHONE
(978) 777-0042
(508) 281-2000
(978) 535-5900
(617) 876-7779
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries ADDRESS
August Silk Company
12 Day Ave
Bergeron Plumbing and Heating
47 Canal St
Beringer LLC
4 Beringer Way
Computer Imprintable Label Systems
900 Cummings Center
Crown Trophy
251R So Main ST
Hasbro-Parker Brothers
50 Dunham Rd
Barry Manufacturing Company
Bubier St
Packaging Specialties
3 Opportunity Way
Creative Marketing
56 Pulaski
Danvers Industrial Packaging
20 Cherry Hill Drive
Union Specialties
3 Malcolm Hoyt Dr
(978) 532-2350
(978) 538-9544
CITY
PHONE
Salem
(212) 643-2400
Salem
(978) 744-4317
Marblehead (781) 631-6300
Beverly
(978) 921-8877
Middleton (978) 739-1400
Beverly
(978) 921-3375
Lynn
(781) 598-1055
Newburyport (978) 462-1300
Peabody
(978) 532-7517
Danvers
(978) 777-0020
Newburyport (978) 465-1717