Significant Points
Nature of the Industry
Working Conditions
Employment
Occupations in the Industry
Training & Advancement
Earnings
Outlook
Additional Sources of Information
Employment is expected to continue to decline due to consolidation and further automation of the steelmaking process.
Employers staffing production jobs increasingly prefer individuals with 2-year degrees in mechanical or electrical technology.
Opportunities will be best for engineers, computer scientists, business majors, and skilled production workers.