Automotive

Macon County is ideally located in the center of the Southeast US Automotive Industry. In 2016, more than 1,200,000 vehicles were built within 150 miles of our location and the Macon County laborshed has on average 1,311% more Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers than the US average. With an ideal location in the Car Corridor, Macon County's automotive industry has grown on average 142% more than the US average.

With a large available CSX Certified Select Site, immediate access to Interstate, CSX Class 1 rail, commercial air access, a robust available workforce and many skilled training universities and centers, Macon County offers the automotive industry a unique opportunity to succeed.

Area Automotive Companies

Hanon Systems

Leader in innovative thermal and energy management solutions
Develops and manufactures automotive climate control products for automotive original equipment manufacturers and after-service suppliers

Hyundai

Assembly and manufacturing plant for cars and automotive parts
Facility opened in 2015
One of the most advanced automotive plants in North America

Toyota-Mazda

Automotive engineering and building plants
Brand new $1.6 billion car plant to be built in 2019-2020
4,000 new jobs

LogisALL

Provides logistics support and distribute automotive parts between Hyundai, Kia and automotive suppliers
40,000 square-foot facility in Macon County receives, quality-tests, inventories, and distributes auto parts and components

Education

Trenholm State Technical College

The Automotive Technology program is designed to teach students the basic principles of all eight areas of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation certifications (engine repair, automatic transmissions/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance) as required by industry today
Program options include Short Term Certificate, Certificate, and Associate in Applied Science Degree

Southern Union State Community College

Students completing the Automotive Technology program can pursue careers as automotive service technicians, service advisors, parts salespersons, or automobile specialists
The program helps prepare students for the nationally recognized industry credentials for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

The Automotive Manufacturing program includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure
Program options include Short Term Certificate and Certificate

Columbus Technical College

Offers 13 programs related to the automotive industry including Automotive Technology and Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
The Automotive Technology Diploma program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment
The Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems

Wallace State Community College Dothan

The Automotive Service Technology program provides students with knowledge about how vehicles’ complex components work and interact, as well as give students the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical reference materials while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools

West Georgia Technical College

Offers an Automotive Technology Diploma program
Offers 6 technical certificate programs related to the automotive industry including Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician and Automotive Engine Repair Technician

Ingram State Technical College

Offers career technical programs in Automotive Mechanics and Auto Body Repair

Bevill State Community College

9 Automotive Degree programs
An average of 90 students graduate annually in Automotive Sciences

Gadsden State Community College

5 Automotive Degree programs
An average of 60 students graduate annually in Automotive Sciences

Lawson State Community College

6 Automotive Degree programs
An average of 50 students graduate annually in Automotive Sciences

Automotive Companies in our Laborshed

115 General Automotive Repair
98 Engineering Services
85 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
77 Electronics Stores
69 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
32 Machine Shops
29 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
23 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
18 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
14 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
11 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
10 Sign Manufacturing
8 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
6 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
5 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing
4 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
4 Plate Work Manufacturing
4 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
4 Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
4 Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
4 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
3 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
3 Truck Trailer Manufacturing
3 Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
3 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
3 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
2 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
2 Automobile Manufacturing
1 Spring Manufacturing
1 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
1 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing

Automotive Companies vs US Average

1,551% more Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
1,311% more Automobile Manufacturing
713% more Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
654% more Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
614% more Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
554% more Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing
439% more Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
351% more Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
348% more Truck Trailer Manufacturing
303% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
163% more Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
112% more Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
104% more Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
71% more Spring Manufacturing
59% more Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
29% more Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
16% more Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

Skilled Labor in our Laborshed

7,645 Retail Salespersons
3,583 Customer Service Representatives
2,406 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
1,649 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
1,323 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
853 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
758 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
482 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
407 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
386 Tire Repairers and Changers
274 Mechanical Engineers
242 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders
158 Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
50 Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, Relay
49 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
44 Commercial and Industrial Designers
24 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
17 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
14 Riggers

6,254 Team Assemblers
2,586 Helpers--Production Workers
1,929 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
1,525 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
981 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
764 Machinists
519 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, Material Movers (Hand)
412 Parts Salespersons
389 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
293 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
253 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
225 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
145 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
45 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
38 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators/Tenders
34 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
23 Motorcycle Mechanics
16 Mechanical Door Repairers
11 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

7,645 Retail Salespersons
6,254 Team Assemblers
3,583 Customer Service Representatives
2,586 Helpers--Production Workers
2,406 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
1,929 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
1,649 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
1,525 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
1,323 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
981 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
853 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
764 Machinists
758 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
519 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
482 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
412 Parts Salespersons
407 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
389 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
386 Tire Repairers and Changers
293 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
274 Mechanical Engineers
253 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
242 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders
225 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
158 Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
145 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
50 Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
49 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
45 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
44 Commercial and Industrial Designers
38 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
34 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
24 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
23 Motorcycle Mechanics
17 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
16 Mechanical Door Repairers
14 Riggers
11 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Skilled Labor Vs US Average

327% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
234% more Helpers--Production Workers
206% more Team Assemblers
140% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
112% more Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
99% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
88% more Tire Repairers and Changers
76% more Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
74% more Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
53% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
50% more First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
46% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
25% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
24% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
21% more Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
18% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
15% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
10% more Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
9% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
6% more Machinists

Growth Occupations

24% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
20% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
17% more Riggers
14% more Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
12% more First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, Material Movers (Hand)
12% more Helpers- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
10% more Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
9% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
9% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
8% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
7% more Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
6% more First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
6% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators/Tenders
5% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
4% more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
4% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
3% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
2% more Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
1% more Mechanical Engineers

20% more Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
17% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
14% more Mechanical Door Repairers
13% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders
12% more Machinists
10% more Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
10% more Motorcycle Mechanics
9% more Customer Service Representatives
8% more Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
7% more Team Assemblers
6% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, Relay
6% more Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
5% more Helpers- Production Workers
5% more Parts Salespersons
4% more Tire Repairers and Changers
4% more Retail Salespersons
2% more Commercial and Industrial Designers
2% more Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
1% more Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

24% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
20% more Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
20% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
17% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
17% more Riggers
14% more Mechanical Door Repairers
14% more Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
13% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
12% more First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
12% more Machinists
12% more Helpers- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
10% more Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
10% more Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
10% more Motorcycle Mechanics
9% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
9% more Customer Service Representatives
9% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
8% more Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
8% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
7% more Team Assemblers
7% more Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
6% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
6% more Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
6% more First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
6% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
5% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
5% more Parts Salespersons
5% more Helpers- Production Workers
4% more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
4% more Tire Repairers and Changers
4% more Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
4% more Retail Salespersons
3% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
2% more Commercial and Industrial Designers
2% more Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
2% more Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
1% more Mechanical Engineers
1% more Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

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