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The Manufacturing industry refers to the large scale production of raw materials into a finished product. The largest manufacturing industries in the U.S. by revenue include petroleum, steel, automobiles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber, and mining. The U.S. leads the world in airplane manufacturing. The Manufacturing industry accounts for 11% of the nation's economy, with over $2 billion in revenue. Top companies include General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, and Boeing.

What are common job types in the Manufacturing industry?

Manufacturing Operator - Manufacturing Operators handle mechanical tasks in a manufacturing plant.

Manufacturing Associate - Manufacturing Associates evaluate the needs of the assembly line and determine the most efficient course of action to execute job orders.

Manufacturing Technician - The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for inspecting and testing products and assemblies.

Manufacturing Supervisor - A Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations in a manufacturing plant.

Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Engineers research and design the equipment that is used in manufacturing plants.

Manufacturing Manager - A Manufacturing Manager schedules and oversees production processes.

What Manufacturing jobs are in demand?

Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Supervisors are in high demand in the Manufacturing industry due to a revival of growth in the industry, which has resulted in a Manufacturing skills gap. Many people are set to retire from Manufacturing jobs in the next decade, leaving many management positions, such as Manufacturing Supervisors, open.

What are the highest paying Manufacturing jobs?

Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, and Manufacturing Manager positions are the highest paying Manufacturing jobs. For Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Supervisor positions, the average salary is around $70K-$80K per year, while Manufacturing Managers earn an average of $120K per year.

Why should one start a career in the Manufacturing industry?

More than any other industry, the Manufacturing industry is important for the growth of the economy and the nation. A thriving Manufacturing industry leads to more research & development, innovation, and productivity, exports, and jobs, helping to raise living standards and generating more economic activity than any other industry. The Manufacturing industry is seeing a resurgence of growth, with an increase of 30 percent over the last several years, growing roughly twice the pace of the overall economy. Initiatives to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. are responsible for this steady growth.

The Manufacturing industry is ideal for transitioning military and veterans, because it has a culture that is very similar to the military. There is a big emphasis on teamwork, as many manufacturing tasks cannot be completed without the help of multiple people to see a task to completion. Coupled with a specialized technical skill set, veterans are poised to help bridge the skills gap and succeed in the Manufacturing industry.


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General Operator


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7740216
Date Posted: 7/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Manufacturing

Description

Reporting to a Production Supervisor this role requires our General Operators to perform their daily work tasks effectively and efficiently to the highest level of Quality / EHS standards meeting specified targets and reporting all issues as required by the company.  Full training will be provided to all employees to allow them to progress through their time with the company.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Follow the Company’s Quality Control, Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures.
  • Assist in building switchgear panels using schematic, mechanical and general assembly drawings
  • Carry out preparatory work on switchgear components e.g. cable stripping / label printing.
  • Assist with the mechanical assembly of switchgear frames. 
  • Complete the assembly of mechanical components e.g. copper assembly.
  • Complete the assembly of electrical sub-assemblies e.g. wire harnesses and panel plates etc.
  • Assembly and installation of panel door assemblies.
  • Support the wrapping and preparation of finished products for shipment.
  • Be required to help in other departments as required daily.
  • Maintain area housekeeping standards to ensure a consistent and audit ready state.
  • Ensure waste materials are stored in a safe and efficient manner prior to collection. 
  • Any other duties within any associated department as requested by your Production Supervisor.

Experience / Skills Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Have strong EHS and housekeeping awareness.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Well-organized, self-motivated and able to multi-task.
  • Previous experience using hand tools.
  • Good aptitude for mechanical assembly.
  • Have a willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team.
 
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence





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Field Service Engineer


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6037373
Date Posted: 7/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Multiple Locations, VA
Category: Manufacturing

Description


Join a growing team supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage power distribution systems at mission-critical data centers. This field-based role provides technical expertise for equipment such as switchboards, PDUs, RPPs, ATSs, and STSs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise installation and perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents
  • Prepare technical reports and maintain service records
  • Attend site meetings and coordinate with project managers and site personnel
  • Deliver high-level customer service and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Manage spare parts, tools, and test equipment
  • Communicate regularly with internal project and engineering teams
Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree in electrical power distribution or 5+ years relevant experience
  • Military background in electrical/power systems strongly preferred
  • Experience with mission-critical/data center power distribution highly desirable
  • Hands-on experience with low-voltage power equipment (switchboards, PDUs, ATSs, etc.)
  • Knowledge of UL standards (UL67, UL1008, UL891, etc.), NEC, and NFPA 70E
  • Familiarity with AC/DC power, power monitoring systems, and communication protocols
  • Proficient with test instruments (multimeters, clamp meters)
  • Strong troubleshooting and independent work skills in the field
Compensation:
  • Level 1: $90K–$105K + OT
  • Level 2: $110K–$130K + OT
Benefits: Full benefits package

Travel: ~50% overnight travel (regional/local)








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Operations Manager


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 5314162
Date Posted: 7/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: North Providence, RI
Category: Manufacturing

Description


As an Operations Manager, you’ll oversee daily operations and personnel management for an assigned department, supervising a team of approximately 30–40 exempt and non-exempt employees. You’ll ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently while driving process improvements, controlling labor and material costs, and coordinating with Maintenance, HR, and senior leadership as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and manage departmental operations and workforce.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of processes and equipment; recommend improvements.
  • Control labor and material costs to align with budgets.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and schedule downtime as needed.
  • Lead staffing activities including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and discipline, in collaboration with HR and the General Manager.
  • Enforce company policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Identify operational challenges, allocate resources, and implement solutions to meet production targets.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
  • Minimum 6 years of direct leadership experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and maintain high safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
  • Demonstrated potential and drive for upward mobility within the organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.





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Electrician


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6184843
Date Posted: 7/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Burlington, WI
Category: Manufacturing

Description

Benefits: Full comprehensive benefits + 401(k) with 25% match on first 5%, 50% on next 5% contributions
Travel: None



Position Overview:

Perform all electrical work and maintenance in the facility, including installing, repairing, calibrating, and inspecting electrical devices and circuits. Read wiring diagrams and blueprints, repair motors, switches, control panels, and instrumentation. Work on energized circuits, install and solder electrical fittings, and conduct safety and system inspections. Collaborate with plant management and production teams. Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations. Respond to emergency repairs to minimize downtime.


Requirements:

  • Strong industrial electrical knowledge, preferably 480V journeyman level experience
  • Ability to read blueprints and electrical layouts
  • Experience with industrial control systems, lighting, and wiring
  • PLCs, SCADA, and CMMS experience preferred





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Expeditor


Company: Butler Weldments Corporation
Job Ref: # 5524400
Date Posted: 7/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cameron, TX
Category: Manufacturing

Description


 
Job Title: Expeditor
Department: Production
Location: Butler Weldments Cameron, TX
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Description Summary:
The Expeditor plays a critical role in ensuring the
timely progression of jobs through the fabrication process, both internally and
with external vendors or subcontractors.  This individual serves as the central point of contact for job status
visibility, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and driving
accountability across departments to maintain schedule integrity and meet
customer delivery expectations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Promote and adhere to the Core
    Values and Behavior Code.
  • Monitor job progress by
    tracking and reporting real-time status of work orders/jobs across all
    stages of the fabrication process, including machining, welding, assembly,
    and finishing.
  • Work closely with production,
    quality, planning, and engineering teams to ensure job priorities are
    understood and executed in line with production schedules.
  • Communicate with Purchasing,
    subcontractors, and vendors to obtain updates on outsourced operations
    (e.g. heat treating, coating, NDT) and ensure on-time delivery back to the
    facility.
  • Identify delays, material
    shortages, or process roadblocks early; escalate and coordinate corrective
    actions to avoid disruption to the production schedule.
  • Help prioritize work across
    departments based on due dates, customer commitments, or critical path
    items.  Step in to complete tasks to
    remove bottlenecks as needed. 
  • Maintain accurate tracking
    tools or status boards.  Provide
    daily or weekly reports to leadership on job progress, late items, and
    potential risks to delivery.
  • Participate in daily/weekly
    production meetings to communicate status updates, highlight concerns, and
    propose solutions.
  • Recommend process improvements
    to reduce lead times, improve communication, and streamline production
    flow.
  • Perform other duties as
    required.
 
 
Position Requirements:
 
Education/Experience:
·        Associate’s degree in a technical
field (bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
·        2+ years’ experience in a technical,
manufacturing, or fabrication environment (welding machining, or related field).
·        Prior experience in production
control, expediting, planning, or coordination roles preferred.
·        Experience or familiarity with
engineering drawings.
 
Skills
& Competencies:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and follow-up abilities.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to read job travelers, work orders, and
    production schedules.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
    tools (especially Excel).
  • Understanding of fabrication processes and
    manufacturing workflow is a strong plus.
Physical Demands/Work
Environment:

This
full-time position operates in both a professional office and production
environment. Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment throughout
the day as needed to conduct business.  Physical effort consists of frequent handling of light to average weight
and materials. Work performed requires constant alertness and activity,
concentrated mental and visual attention required.

Safety Equipment and
Attire:
Steel-toed
shoes (required in production areas)
Safety
glasses (required in production areas)
Ear
plugs (required in production areas)
Work
gloves (optional, recommended in production areas)
 
 





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Level II NDT Technician


Company: American Tank & Fabricating Co.
Job Ref: # 60401844
Date Posted: 6/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cleveland, OH
Category: Manufacturing

Description


NDT Technician - Level II | Cleveland Want to build large complex fabrications for submarines? That's one of the important things we do here at AT&F. If so, learn more about our team, how we work together, and the amazing fabrications we build at www.atfco.com/draftday Stay Local in Cleveland. No travel. Secure company with a large backlog of work. You are part of the AT&F Family starting on the first day. Medical benefits start on your first day.

Who Are We? We Build, Protect, Energize, and Move the World through Metal Fabrication
Founded in 1940, AT&F is a major producer of components for construction cranes, mining equipment, defense projects, structural sections for shipbuilding, power industry related components, and specialty stainless steel fabrications. AT&F is comprised of specialized Business Units (BUs): Heavy Fabricating, Precision Processing, AT&F Advanced Metals, and AT&F Wisconsin. Our multiple facilities have over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 200 Team Members. AT&F is in its fourth generation of family leadership. While the values of the organization are like those found in family-run firms, AT&F is also forward thinking, sophisticated, and professional.
Who We Want on Our Team? We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits for our Team Members, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, AT&F clothing program, a Wellness Program, Military Veterans Resource Group, ESL Classes, and opportunity for career growth. However, our Team is motivated by more. Teamwork, Purposeful Work, and Getting Better at our Craft. Our growth is continuing with current and new customers.

Do you want to be a part of a Fabricating Team that is preforming challenging, purposeful work? Our team lives by our Core Values: Work Hard, Do What You Say You’ll Do, Take Care of Each Other, Quietly Lead, Invest, and Run To It. Ask us about these Core Values to find out if this will be the place you are looking for.

The Goals and Challenges of this Role:
  • Responsible for conducting quality weld inspections using various methods in accordance with industry standards and contract specific requirements.
  • Provide factual, comprehensive data and draft reports for customers addressing NDT inspection criteria completely.
  • Coordination with Project Management, Production, Customers and Third Party Surveyors as required.
  • Preparation of Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Reports
  • Review and Certification of Final Documentation for Customers.
  • Demonstrated proficiency performance as a minimum NDT Level I / II, and minimum 600 logged hours in any one (1) of the following areas:Visual, Dye Penetrant (combination of Type I and Type II), Magnetic Particle (combination of Dry Method & Wet Method), Ultrasonic (Thickness & Shearwave)
  • Set up and perform NDT test procedures.
  • Interpret specifications relative to NDT testing and acceptance/rejection criteria.
  • Be familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which qualified, and exercise assigned responsibility for OJT and guidance of trainees.
  • Be able to prepare written instructions and to organize and report the results of examinations.
  • Work independently and support team members
  • Perform other job related tasks as needed
What You Should Bring to this Role:
Must be qualified and certified to ASNT-TC-1A in one or more of the following NDT Methods that will be utilized:
  • Visual Examination (VT)
  • Liquid Penetrant (PT)
  • Magnetic Particle (MT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Previous Level II Certification to ASNT-TC-1A including documented objective evidence ofclassroom and on the job training experience.
  • Current AWS CWI - plus
  • Experience in the inspection of metal fabrications, pressure vessels, piping, tanks, or gassystems
  • HS diploma or equivalent





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Fitter Fabricator


Company: Butler Weldments Corporation
Job Ref: # 72516672
Date Posted: 6/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cameron, TX
Category: Manufacturing

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CNC Manual Machinist


Company: ADDMAN Group
Job Ref: # 35989500
Date Posted: 6/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: St Louis, MO
Category: Manufacturing

Description

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Location:
Wright City, MO 

Job Type:
Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a CNC Detailed Manual Machinist to join our team. In this role you will setup, operate, clean, and CNC and mill machines to assure efficient operations, prevent contamination and achieve high utilization. At ADDMAN you’ll be part of a skilled and growing team pushing the limits of aerospace and additive manufacturing.
LOCATION:
45 Cooperative Way
Wright City, MO 63390

SHIFT:
Any shift 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Setup, operate and perform daily maintenance on machines.
  • Able to operate conventional machines- Bridgeport’s, manual lathes and some grinding with minimal oversight 
  • Strictly adheres to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Makes high quality parts to specifications.
  • Helps develop workable methods for machining operations.
  • Makes proper use of machines, tooling, and inspection equipment.
  • Sets up, machines, and inspects all required operations.
  • Proficient at inspecting sizes and geometries down to .0002”.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to less experienced machinists to upgrade their machining, inspection, and problem-solving skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • ITAR: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. citizen status. 
  • SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Commitment to a safety culture where safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
  • Proficient on manual and CNC mills, manual and CNC lathes, hand filing, and deburring process.
  • Proficient at programming and makes full use of all the CNC control functions.
  • Develops effective methods.
  • Sets up tools and fixtures.
  • Selects and uses inspection equipment and techniques.
  • Interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Determines acceptability of quality of work.
  • Resolves process issues.
  • Deburrs and finishes at a high level of quality.
  • Meets time and quality standards.
  • Seeks out additional duties when it is needed.
  • Brings up potential problems with suggested solutions.
  • Promotes a positive environment through what is said and by setting an example.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of related two-year vocational school program and three years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations.
  • Works independently, strong work ethic, is self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the core business, ensuring quality products are delivered on time.
  • Computer aptitude (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
  • Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shops, and other mandatory safety equipment.
  • For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Sit or stand as needed.
  • Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
  • Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
  • Proper lifting techniques required.
  • Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol.
SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:
Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Addman Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Addman Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.





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