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How much do production specialists jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for production specialists in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Production Specialists vs Manufacturing Technicians?

AspectProduction SpecialistsManufacturing Technicians
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, manufacturing plantsFactories, maintenance areas, assembly lines
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing companies, production facilitiesManufacturing plants, industrial settings
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Production Specialists focus on overseeing production processes, quality control, and ensuring efficiency on the manufacturing floor. Manufacturing Technicians typically handle equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support. While both roles work in manufacturing environments and may share similar credentials, Production Specialists are more involved in process management, whereas Manufacturing Technicians focus on technical operations and equipment upkeep.

What does a production specialist do?

A production specialist oversees and coordinates manufacturing or production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. They may operate machinery, monitor production lines, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols and technical skills. Their role supports the smooth operation of production facilities and may involve working with teams and using specialized tools or software.

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Infographic showing various Production Specialists job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,435 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Production/Post Production Specialists

Topeka, KS • On-site

Lifted, an Upwork Company™
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Lifted, an Upwork Company™external

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About Lifted

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

Job Description

Why We’re Building a Talent Pool

We’re continuously building our network of experienced talent across Production/Post Production Specialists who are interested in being considered for full or part-time employment engagements with assignments to work with our enterprise partners. While this is not tied to one specific project, selected candidates may be matched to future employment opportunities based on experience, availability, and alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

What We Look For

  • Manage creative production from scope to budget to timeline to delivery
  • Schedule shoots, book crews, negotiate vendor bids, and manage production logistics
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (creative, brand, marketing, legal)
  • Oversee on-set operations, talent, location management, and asset capture
  • Track deliverables, maintain budgets, and ensure on-time execution
  • Resolve production issues and escalate risks appropriately 'Edit, assemble, and finish video, audio, and motion assets
  • Perform color correction, sound mixing, stabilization, retiming, and finishing
  • Manage file organization, version control, and master deliverables
  • Collaborate with producers and editors to ensure quality and technical accuracy Prepare assets for multi-platform distribution (broadcast, digital, social)
  • Maintain working knowledge of editing tools and post-production workflows

Additional Qualifications (if relevant)

  • Background in editing, color, finishing, asset assembly.
  • Experienced in overseeing shoots, logistics, budgeting, creative resourcing.