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Manufacturing Support Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

High School Diploma Required Pay Rate: $12.21 - - -Night Shift Pay Rate: $11.71---- Day Shift Basic Qualifications: ***6 months minimum of manufacturing/assembly experience Shift: Over night $12.21 ...

High School Diploma Required Pay Rate: $12.21 - - -Night Shift Pay Rate: $11.71---- Day Shift Basic Qualifications: ***6 months minimum of manufacturing/assembly experience Shift: Over night $12.21 ...

Manufacturing Technician

Rockford, IL · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Manufacturing Technician Location: Rockford, IL, 61101 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary ... The associate is expected to maintain detailed documentation and implement updates in support of ...

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What is the difference between Manufacturing Support vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectManufacturing SupportManufacturing Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production linesManufacturing plants, equipment-focused tasks
Employer & Industry UsageSupport roles in manufacturing companiesHands-on technical roles in manufacturing
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level manufacturing rolesTechnical skill-focused manufacturing roles

Manufacturing Support roles typically involve assisting with production processes, coordinating logistics, and providing general support within manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing Technicians focus more on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. While both roles work in similar environments, Manufacturing Support is more support-oriented, whereas Manufacturing Technicians are more technical and hands-on.

What does a manufacturing support technician do?

A manufacturing support technician assists in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations. They may perform equipment setup, repairs, inspections, and support process improvements, often using tools like calibration devices and following safety protocols.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Manufacturing Support jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Manufacturing Support job openings:

Infographic showing various Manufacturing Support job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Manufacturing Support

Rock Island, IL

SoftHQ
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees

$12.21/hr

Contractor

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Job description

Company Description

Candidates are welcome to apply for the Assemblers position in Rock island,IL,  with a Fortune 100 Company...Temp to Hire Positions.

Job Description

Start Date- ASAP!!!

High School Diploma Required

Pay Rate: $12.21 - - -Night Shift

Pay Rate: $11.71---- Day Shift

Basic Qualifications: ***6 months minimum of manufacturing/assembly experience

Shift: Over night $12.21/hr 6PM- 6.30 AM--

The employee will work a shift that is 2 Days On, 2 days Off (alternate two 12 hour days on and off). 2-3 weeks of Training will first be needed which is 8 hours for 5 days each week. Once the training is completed, the schedule will switch to 12 hour shifts- 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 2 nights off,....)

Pay Rate: $11.71 - - - Shift: 1st 6AM- 6.30 PM--

The employee will work a shift that is 2 Days On, 2 days Off (alternate two 12 hour days on and off) 2 weeks of Training will first be needed which is 8 hours for 5 days each week. Once the training is completed, the schedule will switch to 12 hour days- 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off,....)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Learns the safety steps and operation of running an injection molding machine.

Assembles liners on molds.

Loads ancillary parts on the molds as per construction.

Runs packing belt operations.

Uses a trimmer, decal and pad printing machine.

Learns to fold cartons, cases, bar coding, etc.

Grinds boots, cuts up components from reject boots.

Basic material handling, moving material from Point of Use Storage to work area.

Performs assembly operations as needed (swift-taching, etc)

Requires clean-up of work station on a daily basis.

Must be able to perform all jobs at standard rate.

Product inspection and recording.

Product finishing and packaging.

Fills vacancies, absentee positions and conducts training of new employees and retraining as required and directed by Supervisor.

Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Involvement in Tier meetings, 5S activities, safety audits, CI activities. .

Qualifications

High School Diploma Required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.