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Cannon Industries

Manufacturing Floater

Rochester, NY

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Manufacturing Floater Reports to:Plant Manager & Facility Group Leader Cannon Industries A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the ...

Cannon Industries

Manufacturing Floater

Rochester, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Manufacturing Floater Reports to:Plant Manager & Facility Group Leader Cannon Industries A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the ...

Cannon Industries

Manufacturing Floater

Rochester, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Manufacturing Floater Reports to: Plant Manager & Facility Group Leader Cannon Industries A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the ...

Elemental Brands

Temporary Manufacturing Floater

Reno, NV · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Serving under Production leadership, the Temporary Manufacturing Floater provides crucial hands-on technical support across multiple manufacturing departments. While the primary focus of this role is ...

Elemental Brands

Temporary Manufacturing Floater

Reno, NV

$15.50 - $19/hr

Serving under Production leadership, the Temporary Manufacturing Floater provides crucial hands-on technical support across multiple manufacturing departments. While the primary focus of this role is ...

Elemental LED, Inc.

Temporary Manufacturing Floater

Reno, NV · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Serving under Production leadership, the Temporary Manufacturing Floater provides crucial hands-on technical support across multiple manufacturing departments. While the primary focus of this role is ...

Lippert

Manufacturing Floater

Goshen, IN · On-site

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial ...

Lippert

Manufacturing Floater

Goshen, IN · On-site

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial ...

Summit Careers Inc.

2nd Shift Floater

Agawam, MA · On-site

$20/hr

We are seeking a reliable and flexible Manufacturing Floater to support multiple departments within a fast-paced production environment. This position offers exposure to various manufacturing ...

Summit Careers Inc.

3rd Shift Floater

Agawam, MA · On-site

$21.85/hr

We are seeking a reliable and flexible Manufacturing Floater to support multiple departments within a fast-paced production environment. This position offers exposure to various manufacturing ...

Lincoln Group

Floater

Oxnard, CA

$17 - $20/hr

Floater Department: Manufacturing Reports to: Production Supervisor Position Summary: The Floater is a versatile team member responsible for providing support across various areas of the ...

SHUR-CO

Branch Floater

West Fargo, ND

$15 - $19.50/hr

Branch Floater Location: Fargo, ND Job Summary The Branch Floater plays a key role in supporting ... They possess a solid understanding of the manufacturing processes within their department, enabling ...

Co-Staff Job Board

Floater

Whitewater, WI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Tuesday-Thursday Pay: $18.00-$20.00/hr DOE We are seeking a reliable and flexible Floater for a manufacturing company in Darien, WI. This position will support multiple departments as needed and ...

Staffmark

Production Floater

Montpelier, OH · On-site

$18.98 - $20/hr

Production Floater Now hiring for a Production Floater Location: Montpelier, OH Pay Rate: $18.98 ... This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and ...

Staffmark

Production Floater

Montpelier, OH · On-site

$18.98 - $20/hr

Production Floater Now hiring for a Production Floater Location: Montpelier, OH Pay Rate: $18.98 ... This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and ...

East Recruit Jobs

Floater

Walton, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices. * Learn and follow Good Sanitation Practices when handling equipment. * Follow FSQ requirements and daily job duties to support QRMP standards.

East Recruit Jobs

Floater

Walton, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices. * Learn and follow Good Sanitation Practices when handling equipment. * Follow FSQ requirements and daily job duties to support QRMP standards.

Horton, Inc

Assembly Floater

Britton, SD · On-site

$23.35/hr

Assembly Floater US-SD-Britton Job ID: 2026-3451 # of Openings: 1 Category: Production Horton, Inc ... Previous manufacturing experience is a plus. * Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Horton, Inc

Assembly Floater

Britton, SD

$23.35/hr

Assembly Floater US-SD-Britton Job ID: 2026-3451 # of Openings: 1 Category: Production Horton, Inc ... Previous manufacturing experience is a plus. * Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Horton, Inc

Assembly Floater

Britton, SD

$23.35/hr

Assembly Floater US-SD-Britton Job ID: 2026-3451 # of Openings: 1 Category: Production Horton, Inc ... Previous manufacturing experience is a plus. * Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing floater in the United States is $20.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Floater vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectManufacturing FloaterManufacturing Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentMultiple production lines, flexible locationsSpecific production line or process, consistent environment
Employer UsageUsed for staffing flexibility across shifts and linesUsed for specialized maintenance or process tasks
Common Search IntentCompare job roles, flexibility, and responsibilitiesTechnical skills, certifications, and daily tasks

Manufacturing Floaters are versatile workers who cover various production lines as needed, offering flexibility to employers. Manufacturing Technicians focus on specific processes or equipment, often requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings, but Floaters provide staffing adaptability, while Technicians provide specialized technical support.

What is a manufacturing floater in manufacturing?

A manufacturing floater is a worker who is cross-trained to perform multiple roles on the production floor, allowing flexibility in staffing and operations. Floater employees often move between different machines or departments as needed and may require basic technical skills and safety training. This role helps maintain production efficiency and reduce downtime.

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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Floater job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,717 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Manufacturing Floater

Rochester, NY

Cannon Industries
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Cannon Industriesexternal

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position:Manufacturing Floater

Reports to:Plant Manager & Facility Group Leader

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers' standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General Job Description

Under the direction of the Plant Supervisor, floats between manufacturing departments depending on where the biggest need are at the time. May perform duties for rework, in Welding, CNC, Punch Press, Brake Press, Laser, Turret, Finishing/Grinding, Shipping and Receiving, and Assembly.

Minimum Qualifications:

Have the ability to constantly lift and/or move 1-50 pounds

Knowledge of how to read and understand blueprints preferred

Knowledge of the metric system preferred

Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documentation, etc.

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards

Specific Duties:

1.Safely operates machinery in various departments to help meet production goals.

2.Operates machinery in various departments to help meet production goals, including Machine Operator, Assembly, Spot Welding & Grinding

3.Works with Plant Manager to determine where he/she should work that day

4.Meet quality and performance measures in accordance with Company standards

5.Ability to be flexible and perform a wide variety of functions within a working day

Protective clothing/equipment requirement:

This position requires frequent walking, standing, bending (neck & waist), sitting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting (neck & waist), and using both the dominate and non-dominate hands

Constant lifting and/or moving between 1-50 lbs, regular lifting and/or moving between 51-75 lbs, and occasional lifting and/or moving between 76-100 lbs required

Regularly works around heavy machinery equipment,

Exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, and heights

Requires the use of safety glasses and shoes, tight-fitting clothing without tears, hearing protection and gloves

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