METALS MANUFACTURING

Quality is Manufactured in Mobile

Alabama has a long tradition in metals manufacturing. And Mobile has seen steady growth since 2007, now home to three electric arc furnace operations. Some of the biggest steel and specialty pipe players have found success and continue to invest in Mobile.

Two men on a production line

BY THE NUMBERS

6,390

WORKFORCE IN A 45 MINUTE DRIVE TIME

8.27

LOCATION QUOTIENT

$94,085

AVERAGE SALARY

3 Major

HEADQUARTER LOCATIONS

NOTABLE EMPLOYERS

Logo for AMNS
Bay Steel Corp logo
Borusan Berg Pipe logo
elg logo
Myer logo
O'Neal Steel logo - The Metals Company (an ONI Company)
Logo for Outokumpu
Ryerson logo
Logo for SSAB
Welder working on I beam

WORKFORCE & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

To ensure a competent and proficient workforce, it is essential to train individuals according to the demands of employers. The Mobile County Public School System offers career pathway training programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Welding to equip students with skills that align with future career prospects. Additionally, Bishop State Community College hosts FAME, an exclusive work-based learning program that provides paid work experience to participants while supplying employers with the necessary technical, professional and hands-on skills required for entry-level manufacturing careers.