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A study highlights that South Carolina will see growth in manufacturing jobs, particularly assembly line workers and mechanics, over the next five years. The state employs between 290,000 and 310,000 in manufacturing, contributing up to $206 billion to the economy.

Despite advancements in automation posing risks to some jobs, retirements are expected to balance the workforce. Companies are increasingly willing to train new employees, with Scout Motors seeking assembly workers without prior manufacturing experience.