SEG Solar’s growth in the Houston region is bringing attention to the range of careers that support advanced manufacturing, from production and supply chain to other roles behind the operation.
SEG Solar is continuing to grow its presence in the Houston region, offering an example of how expansion in advanced manufacturing can create opportunities for workers across different occupations.
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast recently visited SEG Solar to learn more about the company, its growth, and the types of careers that support its operations.
More Than Production Jobs
Advanced manufacturing involves more than the work happening on a production floor. SEG Solar’s operation also relies on areas such as supply chain and production training, showing the variety of roles that can be part of a manufacturing operation.
During the Workforce Solutions visit, Vanessa Ye, Director of Supply Chain, discussed the work involved in keeping an operation like SEG Solar running and the skills that can be useful for people interested in supply-chain careers.
The visit also featured Ailen Lao, Production Training Supervisor, who shared her experience at SEG Solar and how she has developed in her role.
What Advanced Manufacturing Looks Like Today
Manufacturing across the Gulf Coast includes long-established occupations such as fabrication, welding, machining and industrial production, but technology is becoming a larger part of many manufacturing operations.
Automation, robotics and computer-controlled equipment are changing how some manufacturing work is performed and the skills employers need.
That creates career options for people with different levels of education, technical experience and training. It also means skills developed in manufacturing can be relevant across multiple industries and employers.
Exploring a Manufacturing Career
For someone who has never considered manufacturing, SEG Solar provides one example of the types of careers available within the industry.
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast can help job seekers explore career options, identify the skills employers are looking for, and find training or education that can help them prepare for a position.
As advanced manufacturing continues to develop across the Gulf Coast region, understanding the different roles within the industry can help job seekers identify opportunities that match their interests and skills.
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