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Operations Associate

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$50K - $65K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Operations Associate plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of both warehouse and manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for ...

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How much do manufacturing operations associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing operations associate in the United States is $26.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Operations Associate vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectManufacturing Operations AssociateManufacturing Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require technical certificationsHigh school diploma; technical certifications or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactory floor, production lines, assembly areasFactory floor, equipment maintenance, quality control stations
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants across various industriesManufacturing plants, especially in electronics, automotive, and machinery sectors
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level manufacturing rolesCompared for technical and hands-on manufacturing roles

The Manufacturing Operations Associate typically handles production support, quality checks, and process documentation, often requiring minimal technical certifications. Manufacturing Technicians focus more on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical tasks. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, but the Technician usually requires more technical skills and certifications.

What do you do as a manufacturing operations associate?

A manufacturing operations associate is responsible for supporting production processes, monitoring equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. They often operate machinery, follow safety protocols, and document production data to maintain efficient manufacturing workflows.

What is the role of a manufacturing operations associate?

A manufacturing operations associate is responsible for supporting production processes, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols on the manufacturing floor. They often operate machinery, monitor workflows, and assist with inventory management to ensure efficient production. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with manufacturing tools or software are beneficial for this role.

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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Operations Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,588 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Entry Level Manufacturing, 2nd shift, 1:30p -10:00p

Elkton, MD • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations and adhere to safety requirements.

  • Perform representative operations such as cutting, washing, rodding, sheath tip forming, silicon application, hand assembly, leak testing, RF welding, tube or valve bonding, and curvature insertion.

  • Maintain a clean work area and follow Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices while participating in performance team meetings and following the TMC Quality System.


Job description

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

The Utility 1 position is a very flexible entry level position that is utilized in several departments throughout the TMC Elkton manufacturing site.  While this is the first step in the hierarchy of hourly manufacturing positions, attention to detail and adherence to SOPs, CGMPs, and GDPs are just as critical to patient safety and ability to succeed in this role as these skills and competencies are in more advanced positions.

Job Details/Responsibilities
  1. Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.
  2. Closely adhere to all safety requirements
  3. Representative operations performed by a Utility I include (but are not limited to):
    1. Cutting&Washing
    2. Rodding/DeRodding
    3. Sheath Tip Forming & Inspection
    4. Dilator Tip Forming
    5. Silicon Application
    6. Hand Assembly
    7. Infllate/Deflate (leak testing)
    8. RF Welding (PVC welding)
    9. Tube or Valve Bonding (gluing)
    10. Curvature Insertion
  4. Maintains clean work area.
  5. Adheres to Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices
  6. Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods, or processes for unit/company performance improvement.
  7. Associate is responsible to follow requirements of TMC Quality System; including but not limited to: process controls, inspection procedures, document/data control, and change control practices.
  8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
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  • Requires manual dexterity/hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to precisely adhere to process requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work productively in an individual or team setting
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
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  • High school diploma or equivalent 

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program.  Rate of pay:  $17.20/hour plus 10% SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL (+$1.72 = $18.92)