Match factory workers salary

Salary and Responsibilities for Match Factory Workers

Working as a match factory worker means being part of a specialized industry within wood processing. Match factory workers, who can also be classified as carpenters and machine operators in the wood industry, have an average salary of 3198 SEK per month. Interestingly, this is a gender-equal industry where both men and women earn exactly the same.

Responsibilities of Match Factory Workers

As a match factory worker, you primarily work with machines that manufacture matches and matchboxes. This involves ensuring that the machines function correctly, handling raw materials properly, and maintaining high-quality end products. The work may also include maintenance and minor repairs of the machines.

Salary Statistics and Development

The average salary for match factory workers has increased from 31 100 SEK to 3198 SEK since the last measurement. The highest salary for a match factory worker is 3298 SEK, belonging to a man working as a privately employed executive with a 3-year high school education. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 31500 SEK. The lowest salary for a match factory worker is 30600 SEK for a man with a shorter post-secondary education. For women, the lowest salary is 30700 SEK.

Education and Skills Requirements

Working as a match factory worker often requires a high school education in industry or wood technology. Some employers may also offer internal training to ensure that employees have the right skills for the tasks. Having technical understanding and experience in machine handling is definitely an advantage.

Job Market Outlook

According to the Employment Service, it is difficult to make an exact assessment of the job market outlook for match factory workers due to limited data. The profession is included in the group of carpenters and machine operators in the wood industry, which can affect the availability of work depending on regional and national demand.

Benefits and Conditions

Benefits may vary depending on the employer. Some employers in the industry, for example, offer paid training to develop specific skills needed in production. Other benefits may include wellness subsidies and various insurances.