What do Manufacturing & Production jobs involve?
From 70,548 current Manufacturing & Production postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure it runs smoothly.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Load and unload materials, parts, and products during production.
- Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments as needed.
- Document production activities and record inspection results.
Summed up from 30 recent Manufacturing & Production job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Blueprint Reading 1 in 10 postings
- Quality Control 1 in 11 postings
- Welding 1 in 12 postings
- Manufacturing 1 in 13 postings
- Production Operations 1 in 13 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- GMP 1 in 25 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 35 postings
- Forklift Certification 1 in 40 postings
- ISO-9001 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 5 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 25 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 13 postings
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Is these roles in demand?
62,483 open Manufacturing & Production jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas5,388 open
- California4,771 open
- Ohio4,149 open
- Pennsylvania3,475 open
- Wisconsin3,277 open
Typical pay $47,800 a year (most between $42k and $57k). See the full salary breakdown