What is a sheller and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a sheller. For example, did you know that they make an average of $14.46 an hour? That's $30,078 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 6,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreShellerUS Average
Salary
2.3

Avg. Salary $30,078

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
4.4

Growth Rate 1%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.21%

Asian 7.50%

Black or African American 11.88%

Hispanic or Latino 15.24%

Unknown 3.41%

White 60.75%

Gender

female 24.00%

male 76.00%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress Level
4.4

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
5.6

Complexity Level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
6.8

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a sheller

  1. Explore sheller education requirements

    Most common sheller degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    High School Diploma

    28.3 %

    Associate

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific sheller skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    Percentages
    ascdesc
    Production Equipment44.80%
    Extrusion29.26%
    Assembly Line25.95%
  3. Complete relevant sheller training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shellers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sheller based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sheller resumes.
  4. Research sheller duties and responsibilities

    • Operate CNC machining of ductile iron castings to precision dimensions require by automotive industry.
    • Preform require daily preventative maintenance checks on forklifts and motorize dollies.
  5. Apply for sheller jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a sheller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How Did You Land Your First Sheller Job

Zippi

Are you a Sheller?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average sheller salary

The average Sheller salary in the United States is $30,078 per year or $14 per hour. Sheller salaries range between $16,000 and $56,000 per year.

Average Sheller Salary
$30,078 Yearly
$14.46 hourly

What Am I Worth?

Loading...
salary-calculator

How do shellers rate their job?

Working as a Sheller? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall Rating*
Career Growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Browse production and manufacturing jobs