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

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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

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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

5 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

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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).

6 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

7 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

9 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

10 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