# Presentation: 487026

## A State Consortium Study for Fabricated Metals Industry

- Presented by
- Lisa G. Martin, Manufacturers Association of Maine &
- John Dorrer, Maine Dept. of Labor, LMIS

## Manufacturers Association of Maine (formerly Maine Metal Products Association)
160 members statewide
Members represent fabricated metal products, machinery mftg., computer and electronics mftg., transportation, plastics, composites, R&D and technical services, construction, wood products mftg., coating, suppliers, distributors, etc.
Number of employees: ~ 10,000 
Industry manufacturers parts and components for defense and military, power generation, medical, automotive, boatbuilding, aerospace, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, gaming, etc.

- Manufacturers Association of Maine (formerly Maine Metal Products Association)
- 160 members statewide
- Members represent fabricated metal products, machinery mftg., computer and electronics mftg., transportation, plastics, composites, R&D and technical services, construction, wood products mftg., coating, suppliers, distributors, etc.
- Number of employees: ~ 10,000
- Industry manufacturers parts and components for defense and military, power generation, medical, automotive, boatbuilding, aerospace, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, gaming, etc.

## In 2000, the industry underwent a statewide sectoral study with BVP (Business Visitation Program)
Significant findings included skilled worker issues, need for training, industry provides high wage and salaries, and recruitment and retention
Since then, consistent strategies to address issues facing industry: 1) Skilled worker shortage, 2) Health care, and 3) Cost of doing business in Maine

- In 2000, the industry underwent a statewide sectoral study with BVP (Business Visitation Program)
- Significant findings included skilled worker issues, need for training, industry provides high wage and salaries, and recruitment and retention
- Since then, consistent strategies to address issues facing industry: 1) Skilled worker shortage, 2) Health care, and 3) Cost of doing business in Maine

## Skilled Worker Issues acerbated by reports of decline in manufacturing jobs
Data of declining mftg. jobs does not reflect the current state of the state according to industry
Reports of 12% decline has affected schools, programs and services, and end-users (i.e. Lewiston Regional Technology Center closing program, Veterans and Dislocated workers discouraged from and denied access of training funds for machine tool/mfg technology programs)

- Skilled Worker Issues acerbated by reports of decline in manufacturing jobs
- Data of declining mftg. jobs does not reflect the current state of the state according to industry
- Reports of 12% decline has affected schools, programs and services, and end-users (i.e. Lewiston Regional Technology Center closing program, Veterans and Dislocated workers discouraged from and denied access of training funds for machine tool/mfg technology programs)

## Industry leaders recognize the importance of the data regarding workforce development, image, attracting and training.
In Nov 2006, Mftrs Association met with DOL/LMIS to discuss the data, the value and effect of data reporting on industry growth.
This meeting lead to  a series of actions to work on data reporting, outreach and replacement of older workers. (Lisa presented to the New England Council on Older Workers Commission based on data from DOL. Members provided information on their issues of aging workforce (P&W, RTI and Me Oxy)

- Industry leaders recognize the importance of the data regarding workforce development, image, attracting and training.
- In Nov 2006, Mftrs Association met with DOL/LMIS to discuss the data, the value and effect of data reporting on industry growth.
- This meeting lead to  a series of actions to work on data reporting, outreach and replacement of older workers. (Lisa presented to the New England Council on Older Workers Commission based on data from DOL. Members provided information on their issues of aging workforce (P&W, RTI and Me Oxy)

## DOL used membership list to code industry using NAICS 
Established an action plan to track industry data, what DOL already has and what data we want to capture
Plan to assess skills sets, education and training requirements of industry and how we can coordinate with schools on education/training

- DOL used membership list to code industry using NAICS
- Established an action plan to track industry data, what DOL already has and what data we want to capture
- Plan to assess skills sets, education and training requirements of industry and how we can coordinate with schools on education/training

## Image of manufacturing does not help with attracting and training qualified workers
Use data to deflect decline of jobs through revealing positive aspects:
increase in high tech equipment & technology, 
lack of skilled workers (using more technology to accomplish the work)
project increase in efficiency and levels of productivity, sales and output

- Image of manufacturing does not help with attracting and training qualified workers
- Use data to deflect decline of jobs through revealing positive aspects:
- increase in high tech equipment & technology,
- lack of skilled workers (using more technology to accomplish the work)
- project increase in efficiency and levels of productivity, sales and output

## Use positive output data to show a healthy manufacturing industry that provides:
Employment opportunities
High wages
Excellent benefits
Quality jobs
Advancement

- Use positive output data to show a healthy manufacturing industry that provides:
- Employment opportunities
- High wages
- Excellent benefits
- Quality jobs
- Advancement

## Maine, along with six other states (Penn., Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado and Oregon) to participate in a multi-state consortium to study the fabricated metal industry
DOL will work with LED (Local Employment Dynamics) state partners
Manufacturers Association has contacted colleagues in participating states

- Maine, along with six other states (Penn., Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado and Oregon) to participate in a multi-state consortium to study the fabricated metal industry
- DOL will work with LED (Local Employment Dynamics) state partners
- Manufacturers Association has contacted colleagues in participating states

## The purpose is to provide data analysis guided by industry
Up-to-date data collection by working with association & members to reflect the needs of industry (to reflect the rapid change in the state of the economy)
The Association and DOL’s job is to respond to the needs of industry, collaborate, coordinate and assist

- The purpose is to provide data analysis guided by industry
- Up-to-date data collection by working with association & members to reflect the needs of industry (to reflect the rapid change in the state of the economy)
- The Association and DOL’s job is to respond to the needs of industry, collaborate, coordinate and assist

## Industry in Perspective (QWI’s)

Workforce Demographics

Employment Developments 

Earnings Experiences 

- Industry in Perspective (QWI’s)
- Workforce Demographics
- Employment Developments
- Earnings Experiences

## Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing: QWI’s and the  Industry in Perspective 

| QWI Quick Facts | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (Q4) | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (Avg: Selected + 3 Prior qtrs) | All NAICS subsectors (Q4) | All NAICS subsectors (Avg:Selected + 3 Prior qtrs) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total_Employment | 4,473 | 4,656 | 583,076 | 574,142 |
| Net_Job_Flows | -43 | -74 | -27,026 | -3,180 |
| Job_Creation | 163 | 179 | 31,678 | 37,557 |
| New_Hires | 391 | 403 | 82,867 | 87,640 |
| Separations | 502 | 540 | 137,122 | 118,449 |
| Turnover | 6.60% | 7.20% | 12.10% | 10.60% |
| Avg_Monthly_
Earnings | $3,568.00  | $3,351.75  | $2,941.00  | $2,773.00  |
| Avg_New_Hire_
Earnings | $2,265.00  | $2,295.00  | $1,764.00  | $1,776.00  |

**Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing: QWI’s and the  Industry in Perspective **

## Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing: QWI’s and the  Industry in Perspective

| Industry | QWI Quickfacts | 2005_1 | 2005_2 | 2005_3 | 2005_4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | Avg Monthly Earnings | $3,137.00  | $3,340.00  | $3,362.00  | $3,568.00  |
|   | Avg New Hire Earnings | $2,249.00  | $2,435.00  | $2,231.00  | $2,265.00  |
|   | Job Creation | 196 | 208 | 151 | 163 |
|   | Net Job Flows | 56 | -94 | -217 | -43 |
|   | New Hires | 359 | 425 | 440 | 391 |
|   | Separations | 385 | 580 | 696 | 502 |
|   | Total Employment | 4,761 | 4,777 | 4,613 | 4,473 |
|   | Turnover | 5.50% | 7.70% | 8.80% | 6.60% |

**Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing: QWI’s and the  Industry in Perspective**

## Monitoring Employment Developments and Workforce Behavior Over Time 

| Industry | QWI Quickfacts | 2002_1 | 2002_2 | 2002_3 | 2002_4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | Avg Monthly Earnings | $3,136.00  | $3,013.00  | $2,931.00  | $3,208.00  |
|   | Avg New Hire Earnings | $2,097.00  | $2,416.00  | $2,178.00  | $2,099.00  |
|   | Job Creation | 202 | 193 | 142 | 133 |
|   | Net Job Flows | -7 | 4 | -96 | -25 |
|   | New Hires | 390 | 446 | 452 | 346 |
|   | Separations | 482 | 538 | 624 | 433 |
|   | Total Employment | 4,778 | 4,922 | 4,825 | 4,704 |
|   | Turnover | 8.30% | 7.80% | 6.90% | 5.70% |

**Monitoring Employment Developments and Workforce Behavior Over Time**

## Employee Distribution by Age and Sex State=Maine, Statewide Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only 

**Employee Distribution by Age and Sex ****State=Maine, Statewide ****Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing ****Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only **

## Employee Turnover by Age and Sex State=Maine, Statewide Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only 

**Employee Turnover by Age and Sex ****State=Maine, Statewide ****Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing ****Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only **

## Employee Retention Rates by Age and Sex State=Maine, Statewide Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Date=2005Q3 to 2005Q4 , Private Firms Only 

**Employee Retention Rates by Age and Sex ****State=Maine, Statewide ****Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing ****Date=2005Q3 to 2005Q4 , Private Firms Only **

## Trends in Average Monthly Earnings State=Maine, Statewide Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 

**Private Firms Only**

## New Employee Average Monthly Earnings by Age and Sex State=Maine, Statewide Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only

**New Employee Average Monthly Earnings by Age and Sex ****State=Maine, Statewide ****Industry=332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing ****Date=2005Q4 , Private Firms Only**

##     Lisa G. Martin, Executive Director 
	Manufacturers Association of Maine
   	207-854-2153 
	lisa@maine-metals.org	 www.maine-metals.org

	John Dorrer, Director
   	Labor Market Information Services
	Maine Department of Labor
	207-287-2271
	john.dorrer@maine.gov		www.maine.gov

-     Lisa G. Martin, Executive Director
- 	Manufacturers Association of Maine
-    	207-854-2153
- 	lisa@maine-metals.org	 www.maine-metals.org
- 	John Dorrer, Director
-    	Labor Market Information Services
- 	Maine Department of Labor
- 	207-287-2271
- 	john.dorrer@maine.gov		www.maine.gov