~$20
automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, shipbuilding, food processing, healthcare support, logistics and warehousing, construction and skilled trades
8,100+
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Alabama makes cars, aircraft, ships, and the components that go into all of them. That means factories are constantly looking for assembly workers, quality control technicians, and maintenance crews. Here's where the openings are:
Alabama has a statewide training system (AIDT) that offers no-cost training for manufacturing jobs. Beyond that, SkillUp connects you to short programs that get you job-ready fast:
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In Alabama, that usually means automotive assembly workers, aerospace technicians, healthcare support staff, food production workers, warehouse associates, and construction laborers.
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Entry-level assembly and production jobs typically start around $16-$20/hour. With experience and certifications, manufacturing technicians and skilled trades can earn significantly more.
Absolutely. Alabama is projected to see one of the largest manufacturing job surges in the nation over the next decade, driven by automotive, aerospace, and electric vehicle production.
AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) provides free training for manufacturing jobs. Employers work with AIDT to train new hires at no cost to the worker. It's one of the best workforce development programs in the country.
Yes. Food processing plants, automotive suppliers, and smaller manufacturers are spread throughout rural counties. Alabama secured $1.2 billion in rural investment in 2024 alone, creating 1,700 jobs.
Not always. Some shipyards hire entry-level workers and provide training. Welding certification definitely helps and opens up better-paying positions faster.
Huntsville has the highest concentration, but aerospace suppliers and contractors operate in Birmingham, Mobile, and other areas across the state.
