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Production Worker

Manufacturing and Production
Production Technicians and Assistants
Production Worker

Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.

At a Glance

Production Worker earns an average of $29,803/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.9–2.2 years. Top skills: Communication, Lifting Ability, Operations.

Avg Annual Salary

$29,803/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.9–2.2 years

Job Postings

122

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Team Assemblers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

N/A

Growth (2024-34)

Not available

Education

Varies

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Lifting Ability

5.0

Warehousing

5.0

General Mathematics

5.0

Packaging And Labeling

5.0

Production Line

5.0

Machinery

5.0

Housekeeping

4.9

Mechanical Aptitude

4.9

Hand Tools

4.9

Sanitation

4.9

Machine Operation

4.9

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.9

Loading And Unloading

4.9

Inventory Control

4.9

Development Environment

4.9

Continuous Improvement Process

4.9

Forklift Truck

4.9

Common Skills (12)

Communication

5.0

Operations

5.0

Problem Solving

5.0

Detail Oriented

5.0

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Management

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Teamwork

5.0

Strong Work Ethic

4.9

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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