--- title: Manufacturing Jobs & Careers — Browse Open Roles description: Find manufacturing jobs across automotive, aerospace, food production, and electronics. Top hiring companies, salary benchmarks, and H1B data. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing date: 2026-06-01T08:08:09Z og_description: Explore manufacturing careers in production, quality control, and supply chain. See who's hiring, what roles pay, and where H1B sponsorship is strongest. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/axylco/manufacturing.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Manufacturing Jobs & Careers — Browse Open Roles ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 53885 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Remote work in manufacturing remains virtually nonexistent at 3%, unchanged from the prior period. Pay runs 19% below the sitewide median, a $15,600 gap that reinforces the sector's in-person operational model. The near-zero remote share and below-market compensation create a labor market where flexibility is traded for stability and specialized technical roles. Industrial Automation Technician positions dominate the hiring mix at 42% of postings, suggesting employers are prioritizing hands-on production systems over distributed engineering teams. - Roles in Manufacturing concentrate in Industrial Automation Technician (42% of postings), followed by Product Quality Engineer and Facilities Electrical Engineer. - Pay at Manufacturing runs 19% below the sitewide median ($68K vs $83K). - Remote share at Manufacturing held steady around 3% (vs 3% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Manufacturing - [HVAC & Refrigeration Manufacturing Jobs & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/hvac-and-refrigeration-manufacturing) - [Textile Manufacturing Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/textile-manufacturing) - [Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/motor-vehicle-manufacturing) - [Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/plastics-and-rubber-manufacturing) - [Paper & Forest Product Manufacturing Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/paper-and-forest-product-manufacturing) - [Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing Jobs & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/glass-ceramics-and-concrete-manufacturing) - [Engines and Power Transmission Jobs & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/engines-and-power-transmission) - [Robotics Jobs — Engineering Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/robotics) - [Electronics Manufacturing Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/electronics-manufacturing) - [Packaging & Containers Manufacturing Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/packaging-and-containers-manufacturing) ## Top hiring companies in Manufacturing - [Cargill Jobs & Careers — Food & Agriculture](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cargill) — 22015 jobs · $60K median - [UniFirst Jobs & Careers — Uniform & Workwear Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uni-first-corporation) — 15653 jobs · $57K median - [Sherwin-Williams Jobs & Careers — Paint & Coatings](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/sherwin-williams) — 7045 jobs · $36K median - [Johnson Controls Jobs & Careers — Building Tech](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/johnson-controls) — 2143 jobs · $68K median - [General Motors Jobs & Careers — Auto Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-motors) — 1706 jobs · $85K median - [LSG Sky Chefs Jobs & Careers — Airline Catering](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lsg-sky-chefs) — 1559 jobs · $64K median - [Panera Bread Jobs & Careers — Fast-Casual Bakery](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/panera-bread) — 1202 jobs · $36K median - [Green Bay Packaging Jobs & Careers — Paper & Packaging](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/green-bay-packaging) — 1160 jobs · $72K median - [ProAmpac Jobs & Careers — Flexible Packaging](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/pro-ampac) — 1159 jobs · $42K median - [ALPLA Group Jobs & Careers — Plastic Packaging Mfg](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/alpla-group) — 1074 jobs · $50K median ## Top-paying states for Manufacturing - [Georgia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia) — $118K median · 1921 jobs - [Tennessee Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee) — $103K median · 872 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $88K median · 2764 jobs - [Indiana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/indiana) — $85K median · 2678 jobs - [Arkansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas) — $79K median · 355 jobs - [Louisiana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/louisiana) — $76K median · 278 jobs - [Utah Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/utah) — $75K median · 600 jobs - [Massachusetts Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts) — $74K median · 748 jobs - [Michigan Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan) — $72K median · 2959 jobs - [Ohio Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/ohio) — $71K median · 8973 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Manufacturing - [Jobs in Norcross, GA — International Business & Tech](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/norcross) — $135K median · 36 jobs - [Jobs in Sandy Springs, GA — Corporate HQ & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/sandy-springs) — $135K median · 20 jobs - [Jobs in Richardson, TX — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas/richardson) — $130K median · 48 jobs - [Jobs in Marietta, GA — Aerospace, Defense & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/marietta) — $123K median · 34 jobs - [Cincinnati, OH Jobs — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/ohio/cincinnati) — $122K median · 317 jobs - [Jobs in Greensboro, NC — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/greensboro) — $122K median · 65 jobs - [Jobs in Decatur, GA — Healthcare & Government Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/decatur) — $120K median · 33 jobs - [Jobs in Milwaukee, WI — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin/milwaukee) — $103K median · 317 jobs - [Dallas, TX Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas/dallas) — $103K median · 384 jobs - [Jobs in Nashville, TN — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee/nashville) — $103K median · 262 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What types of jobs are available in manufacturing? Manufacturing jobs span engineering, production, quality assurance, supply chain, and management. Common roles include Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Analyst, Production Supervisor, CNC Machinist, and Industrial Engineer — across sub-sectors like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. ### What is the average salary for a manufacturing job? Manufacturing salaries vary by role and industry segment. Production operators typically earn $40,000–$60,000, while engineers and managers earn $75,000–$120,000. FoundRole salary data is sourced from US DOL H1B LCA filings, which reflect employer-reported compensation for sponsored workers. ### Which companies hire the most workers in manufacturing? Top manufacturing hirers include General Motors, Boeing, Caterpillar, Honeywell, and Johnson Controls. Food and consumer goods manufacturers such as PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble also maintain high hiring volumes. FoundRole tracks open roles and H1B data across all major manufacturing employers. ### Is H1B visa sponsorship common in manufacturing? H1B sponsorship in manufacturing is concentrated in engineering and technical roles. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers — including Ford, Boeing, and Raytheon — are among the top sponsors. FoundRole's H1B LCA data shows sponsoring employers and their reported salary ranges by role. ### Are there remote jobs in the manufacturing sector? Most manufacturing jobs require on-site presence due to equipment and production floor requirements. However, remote roles exist in supply chain planning, procurement, quality systems management, and some engineering functions. FoundRole displays remote availability on individual job listings. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)