"Manufacturing jobs boom is for real" By Parija Kavilanz@CNNMoney [View all]

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Manufacturing jobs boom is for real

By Parija Kavilanz@CNNMoney

http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/10/smallbusiness/manufacturing-jobs/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

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The number of job openings for skilled factory workers has increased 38% since 2005, according to numbers from the Conference Board that measure labor demand across industries.

More strikingly, the sharpest increase in postings for skilled workers -- 152% -- has occurred in the last three or so years.

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Among the states where demand is the highest for skilled workers are Ohio, Michigan, Texas, California, Illinois and Indiana, according to the Conference Board.

The employers range from small parts makers that contract with large manufacturers to mid-sized and large assemblers in the auto, aerospace and industrial metals sectors.

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