Manufacturing Jobs in the United States
Infotree Global Solutions
Salt Lake City, UT
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician with experience in cleanroom environments and assembly line operations. Operate various manufacturing tools, machinery, and automated equipment to assemble components, ensuring proper calibration and functioning.
Infotree Global Solutions
Salt Lake City, UT
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in manufacturing or quality control is a plus. Set up machines for production runs, including loading materials and configuring settings.
Infotree Global Solutions
Austin, TX
The operator will work closely with the production team to ensure that production goals are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Manufacturing Technician/Associate is responsible for the efficient operation of machinery and equipment in the manufacturing process.
Planet Pharma
Philadelphia, PA
Mental:Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. Provide consistent, excellent support to staff, with the ability to influence large teams within the manufacturing department representing a variety of personalities and experience levels.
Planet Pharma
Philadelphia, PA
Coordinates with team members responsible for procedure and batch record changes to support remediation, continuous improvement, or new product introduction across clinical and commercial value streams. Identifies and manages projects for continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturing operations in collaboration with the Operational Excellence group and other manufacturing management members.
Planet Pharma
Philadelphia, PA
Ability to accurately and reproducibly perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals and percentages and basic algebraic and geometric calculations. Provides operational support functions including materials stocking, kit preparation, reagent preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment maintenance.
Planet Pharma
Philadelphia, PA
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadline. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Develop a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level understanding of and be able to skillfully execute as well as troubleshoot client's GMP cell therapy manufacturing process(es).
Planet Pharma
Hayward, CA
Assist in certain maintenance activities to ensure routine preventative maintenance, and calibrations are performed in a timely manner with minimal impact on processing schedules and complete adherence to procedures and Quality, Safety and Environmental guidelines. • Train in all areas (manufacturing and packaging) in order to successfully rotate between the functional duties and support changing production needs .
Planet Pharma
Philadelphia, PA
Physical Demands and Activities Required: Must be able to wear appropriate cleanroom attire and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e., scrubs, gowning coveralls, masks, gloves, etc. Provide operational support functions, including materials stocking and transfer, kit preparation, reagent preparation, room readiness, cleaning activities, and equipment maintenance.
Planet Pharma
Ventura, CA
This includes, but is not limited to, Managing day to day engineering aspects of the production facility to assure sufficient resources to support sales, product development, and process improvements. Manages the Manufacturing engineering staff to assure availability and quality of products and components to support sales while complying with regulatory requirements.
Staff Management | SMX
O'Fallon, MO
With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply).
Staff Management | SMX
Shelbyville, IN
Job Types: Equipment Operator, Forklift Operator, General Labor, General Production, General Warehouse, Machine Operator, Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Maintenance. With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Staff Management | SMX
Shelbyville, IN
With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Staff Management | SMX
Greenfield, IN
With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Perks & Benefits: Modern, high tech Environment, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Advancement Opportunities.
Staff Management | SMX
Salem, IN
Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Modern, high tech Environment, Other on the spot perks, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply), Advancement Opportunities. With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Staff Management | SMX
Indianapolis, IN
Job Types: Assembly, Distribution, Equipment Operator, Forklift Operator, General Labor, Light Industrial, Machine Operator, Manufacturing, Material Handler, Production, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse. Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Modern, high tech Environment, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Advancement Opportunities.
Staff Management | SMX
Downers Grove, IL
Performs inspection operations in the following areas: Final Inspection: Receiving QC Inspection Pre/Post OSP Inspection Peel Test Inspection. Responsible for creation of nonconformance documentation IE: discrepant material reports (DMRs), summary discrepant material reports (SDMRs) when discrepancies are detected at any inspection stage.
Staff Management | SMX
Salem, IN
Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Modern, high tech Environment, Other on the spot perks, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply), Advancement Opportunities. With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Manufacturing Jobs Overview
Manufacturing jobs span a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, biotechnology, consumer electronics, and transportation. Some of these industries are at the forefront of new advancements while others make established essential products, such as life-saving medical devices.
Many of these jobs are available even if you do not have a college degree. There are also opportunities for skilled workers, as well as seasoned managers. Here are some examples of jobs in the manufacturing industry:
- manufacturing workers or manufacturing associates make products on the factory floor by programming and overseeing machines, or by hand
- manufacturing planners make sure that products are completed according to schedule
- quality control associates check the completed products for quality and safety
- managers oversee the manufacturing or the quality control process
There are also jobs available outside of the factory floor, for example for engineers, designers, and supply chain managers. If you are interested in other production jobs, you can also search for:
Education and Skills for Manufacturing Jobs
About 40% of manufacturing workers have a college degree. Factories are more likely to require a this for complex factory jobs, for example to operate advanced manufacturing equipment, and for management positions. For jobs that do require a college degree, an associate diploma is sometimes enough.
Some options for educational paths are:
- a skilled trade degree
- machining technology
- a degree in specific machining equipment, for example CNC machines
- manufacturing technology
A certificate can also help you on the job market. There are many options, depending on your field of work. These are some common ones:
- A Quality Engineer Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- A skilled trade certification
- A Certified Production Technician (CPT) from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
Manufacturing workers need to be highly detailed and organized to accurately perform all the steps in the production process. You will need to thrive in an independent environment where you often perform the work alone, although you may have other factory workers around you. Workers often spend a lot of time on their feet, so you should be in good health. You can learn more about the requirements in our job description templates for production jobs.
Update Your Manufacturing Resume
When it comes to your job application, it’s wise to avoid an assembly-line approach. Instead of sending out the same application to as many employers as possible, focus on targeting your resume and cover letter to the specific position and employer. You don’t have to write new documents for each ad, but make sure to tweak them so they best fit the job.
You can use the following sample resumes for inspiration:
- resume for a production line worker
- resume for a manufacturing plant manager
We also have a range of sample cover letters to help you.
Interviewing for a Manufacturing Job
Prepare for your job interview by reading our articles on common interview questions, as well as by practicing for questions related to your field. Rehearse your answers to these examples:
- How do you inspect a part after manufacturing?
- What type of maintenance does a CNC machine need?
- What industry software are you familiar with?
How Much Do Manufacturing Jobs Pay?
Be ready for a job offer by finding out the median salary in your area so that you can evaluate the offer and potentially negotiate better pay. You can find many different jobs to compare on our salary tools, such as the median nationwide salaries for a production machine operator, which is $30,968, and a manufacturing manager, which is $84,660.
Learn More about Manufacturing Companies in our Profiles
Browse our company profiles to learn more about prospective employers. You can use the information you find here to evaluate if the company is the right fit for you, tailor your application to the company, and prepare for your job interview.
Find Manufacturing Jobs on Monster
Save time in the job search process by creating a profile on Monster. This will enable you to search directly to jobs you find here, as well as get notifications when new postings appear. By making your search more efficient, you will have more time to be on top of the quality control of your job applications.