Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic occupations: 16 years and over: Men

LEU0254621500A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

35.00

Year-over-Year Change

-27.08%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024

Summary

Employment data for male machine tool workers in grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing occupations. Provides insights into specialized manufacturing workforce trends.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This series tracks employment levels for men in specific metal and plastic machine operation roles. It reflects trends in specialized manufacturing employment.

Methodology

Data collected through Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment surveys.

Historical Context

Used to understand workforce composition in precision manufacturing sectors.

Key Facts

  • Focuses on specialized machine tool occupations
  • Tracks male workers in metal and plastic sectors
  • Provides detailed manufacturing employment insights

FAQs

Q: What occupations does this data cover?

A: Covers male workers in grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool operations.

Q: Why track this specific employment category?

A: Provides detailed insights into specialized manufacturing workforce trends.

Q: How representative is this data?

A: Focuses specifically on male workers in precision manufacturing machine tool roles.

Q: What can this data tell us about manufacturing?

A: Reveals employment patterns in specialized technical manufacturing occupations.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Typically updated periodically through comprehensive occupational surveys.

Related Trends

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Machine Tool Workers Employment (LEU0254621500A), retrieved from FRED.