Manufacturing Jobs in the USA: Production & Technician Roles
Find manufacturing jobs in the USA. Listings here include manufacturing engineer roles for products such as motors and actuators. These roles suit engineers with production, process or quality experience, and technicians who want to grow into engineering. Engineering roles often ask for a degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or similar hands-on experience. Many production jobs involve shift work and strict safety rules, and some include on-the-job training. Read each listing for the employer's requirements, such as shifts, safety training or experience, before you click Apply now. Register with Ethic Leaf for free, and a recruiter can contact you about manufacturing roles. Help with your resume, interviews or training is optional and paid separately.
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Use our job search to compare opportunities by sector, role, location and job type. Depending on the position, you may find full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent work. Job requirements can vary, so read each listing carefully and highlight the experience, practical skills and qualifications that match the employer’s needs. You can also search related terms, such as production, engineering or quality jobs, to widen your options.
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Entry-level and no-experience manufacturing jobs: production worker, assembler, machine operator trainee, packer, quality inspector and material handler roles are the usual starting points, and most employers train on the job. Maintenance technician, CNC machinist and quality roles pay more and need training or certification.
Top areas for manufacturing jobs on Ethic Leaf include Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Greenville. Use the location filter on this page to see openings near you, including remote and hybrid roles where employers offer them.
International students and graduates: some employers in this sector sponsor work visas and others do not; each listing states its requirements. Registration with Ethic Leaf is free and no job is guaranteed.
Roles and Skills to Consider
Manufacturing Engineer
Improve how products are made, from tools and processes to testing.
Manufacturing & Production Jobs by Contract Type
Manufacturing jobs in the USA can be categorized by contract type, offering flexibility to suit different lifestyles and needs — from stability to short-term experience.
Manufacturing & Production Jobs FAQs
Some production jobs are entry-level and include on-the-job training. Machine operator, technician and engineer roles usually ask for related experience or training. Each listing shows its own requirements.
Yes. Many plants run day, evening, night or rotating shifts. Check the schedule on each listing.
Employers usually provide required safety gear (PPE) and safety training when you start. Ask the employer for details before your first day.
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