How much does a production workers, all other make?

The median pay is $19.29 per hour — roughly $40,000 a year, with the real range running from about $15.00/hr (10th percentile) to $29.58/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a production workers, all other?

The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a production workers, all other actually do all day?

Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing. Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required. Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.

Manufacturing & Production

Production Workers, All Other

All production workers not listed separately.

What it pays
Production Workers, All Other earn a median of $19.29/hr — about $40,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $15.00/hr; the top 10% earn $29.58/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing.
Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required.
Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
Start machines, and turn valves or move controls to feed, admit, apply, or transfer materials and adhesives, and to adjust temperature, pressure, and time settings.
Fill machines with glue, cement, or adhesives.
Perform test production runs and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that completed products meet standards and specifications.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the day is spent working solo. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 3.7% of production workers, all other are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are hands-on and organized and detail-focused.

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How much does a production workers, all other make?: The median pay is $19.29 per hour — roughly $40,000 a year, with the real range running from about $15.00/hr (10th percentile) to $29.58/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a production workers, all other?: The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).
What does a production workers, all other actually do all day?: Align and position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive or heat sealing. Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required. Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.

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