With increasing productivity and focus on efficiency, good manufacturing jobs can still be found in the United States, but they are becoming more complex, and the people who succeed in the field need advanced training, education, and support.

According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, manufacturing output in the United States rose by 58 percent between 1993 (the year NAFTA was approved) and 2006, a greater rate of growth than the 42 percent increase in the 13 years prior to the passage of the trade deal.

As U.S. manufacturers face a declining economy and increasing global competition, workers need every advantage to ensure that they’re secure in their jobs and that they and their company are succeeding.

Following are the top five ways to succeed at your job in the manufacturing sector:

1. Keep your training up to date.

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