Manufacturing

Makers needed!

Were you the kid who was always making stuff?

If so, a career in manufacturing might be for you! From engineering to designing packages, there’s a lot to unpack in this job path!

Job facts!

Is manufacturing big business in NY State? With an sales of more than $71 Billion every single year, we’d say yes!

What sort of jobs can I get?

Whether you work in food manufacturing, packaging, shipping or sales, Manufacturing is about as diverse a sector as it gets. Dive in!

Production Operator / Worker

Executing manufacturing processes, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety protocols in production.
  • Education
    High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Pay range
    $10 - $20 USD Per Hour Entry Level

Production Supervisor / Team Leader

Leading manufacturing teams, coordinating operations, monitoring quality, ensuring safety, and optimizing production efficiency in a supervisory role.
  • Education
    High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Pay range
    $35,000 - $55,000 USD Entry Level

Quality Control Inspector

Inspecting products, identifying defects, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining accurate records for manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Education
    High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Pay range
    $30,000 - $45,000 USD Entry Level

Career spotlight!

Melissa Kampnich
Maintenance Technician
Shane Allen
Operations Manager
Analkumar Soni
Engineer
Scot Zaffora-Reeder
Safety Officer
Edward Mullin
Production Worker
Karen Zubrzycki
Quality Control Specialist
Cody Backus
Supervisor
Adam Petrie
Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist
Zachary Taylor
Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing with the Kardashians

Celeb Kim Kardashian may be best known for TV, but she’s also an entrepreneur that manufactures clothing, cosmetics and fragrances. Cha-ching!

OK. What about school?

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Can I get help paying for the classes I need?

You bet. SUNY (State University of New York) offers scholarships to help pay for school. Want to see if they’ve got one for you?

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What other options do I have?

Here are a few jobs sharing the same sort of skills.

Supply Chain Manager

Optimizing supply chain processes, managing logistics, coordinating production, and ensuring efficient product distribution for organizational success in manufacturing.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field
  • Pay range
    $60,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level

Process Engineer

Engineering efficient manufacturing processes, optimizing production systems, and improving quality, safety, and efficiency for organizational performance enhancement.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field
  • Pay range
    $60,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level
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