A few employers are union. About 30-40 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some have completed 2 years of college. Most employers require 2-4 years of prior experience. Most jobs are 40-45 hours per week.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Some fill openings by hiring unsolicited applicants. A few jobs are filled by promoting from apprentice or helper positions. Some employers prefer completion of a certificate training program. However, no local training or apprenticeship programs were identified for this occupation.