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Our strong communities and diverse and growing population keep Macon County on the rise.
With a large labor shed and high education standards, Macon’s strength is its people.
Automotive
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Our Labor shed:
The Macon County labor shed includes a 8 county area surrounding Macon County. This area contains a total population of 706,677.
How to Read This Data:
The company and labor data for this sector are derived from our labor shed area, as defined above.
The data points are presented several ways:
- The number of companies supporting a given sector in our labor shed, stated as an empirical value.
- A comparison of the numbers of these companies in our labor shed vs the US average, stated as a percentage.
- Skilled labor (SICS) supporting a given sector in our labor shed, stated as an empirical value.
- A comparison of the numbers of skilled laborers by skill classification in our labor shed vs the US average, stated as a percentage.
- Growth occupations in our labor shed over a given number of years, stated as a percentage.
Macon County
Labor Shed
Moton FieldMacon County is ideally located in the center of the Southeast US Automotive Industry. Each year more than 1 million vehicles are built within 150 miles of our location. The Macon County labor shed 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 Platinum 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
- One of the most advanced automotive plants in North America
Toyota-Mazda
- Automotive engineering and building plants
- Brand new $1.6 billion car plant
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
Shinsung NVH USA
- Tier 1 supplier for automotive OEMs, including Hyundai and Kia
- Manufacturer of injection, paint, and assembly-based components for autos
Samkee America
- Tier 1 supplier for Hyundai, Kia, and Ford
- Manufactures die-cast aluminum automotive components
Samkwang
- Tier 1 supplier for automotive OEMs, including Hyundai and Kia
- Manufacturer of injection, paint, and assembly-based components for autos
Our Companies
Motor Vehicle Seating & Interior Trim Manufacturers
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% More
Than the US National Average
Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturers
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% More
Than the US National Average
Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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% More
Than the US National Average
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 Robotics, Automotive/Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Systems/Automation, 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
- Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, and Robotics Programming programs
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
Gadsden State Community College
- 5 Automotive Degree programs
Lawson State Community College
- 6 Automotive Degree programs
Our Workforce
Team Assemblers
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Maintenance & Repair Workers (General)
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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