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Our strong communities and diverse and growing population keep Macon County on rise.
With a large laborshed and high education standards, Macon’s strength is its people.
Automotive
Macon County
Labor Shed
Moton FieldMacon 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
Our Companies
Automobile Manufacturers
0
% More
Than the US National Average
Motor Vehicle Electrical Equipment Manufacturers
0
% More
Than the US National Average
Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturers
0
% 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 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
Our Workforce
Team Assemblers
0
% More
Than the US National Average
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
0
% More
Than the US National Average
1st Line Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
0
% More
Than the US National Average
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
Automotive Companies vs US Average
- 1,551% more Motor Vehicle Brake System 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, Stacker Machinery Mfg
- 348% more Truck Trailer Manufacturing
- 303% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 1,311% more Automobile Manufacturing
Skilled Labor in our Labor Shed
- 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
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/Tenders
Growth Occupations
- 24% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 20% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 20% more Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 17% more Riggers
- 17% more Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- 14% more Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- 14% more Mechanical Door Repairers
- 13% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders
- 12% more First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, Material Movers (Hand)
- 12% more Machinists
