Production Worker Jobs in Dover, NJ

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Production Operator - Blender

  • Wallington, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wallington, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

The Facility Blender Color is responsible for conducting paint drawdowns, preparing, and blending customer orders to meet their specifications, documenting work orders and formulas, and...

Machine Operator 1st Shift

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Metals USA is seeking a Machine Operator for our Union, NJ location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and...

Production Worker (Melter Technician - Weekend Nights Shift)

  • Dover, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items. Employees...

Assembler

  • Franklin, NJ (12 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (12 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Mechanical Technician Job Description Join a dynamic team of two as an electronic assembler. You will utilize a soldering iron and interpret blueprints and schematics to effectively assemble...

Forklift Driver/Equipment Operator 8am-4:30pm

  • Port Murray, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Murray, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Forklift Operation : Operate a forklift (electric, propane, or diesel-powered) to move, load, unload, and stack goods in designated areas. Ensure that the forklift is...

CNC Machine Set Up Operator

  • Irvington, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

DETERMINE THE SEQUENCE OF MACHINE OPERATIONS AND SELECT THE PROPER TOOLS. INPUT COMPUTERIZED MACHINE CONTROL MEDIA....

Electronics Assembler - Boonton, NJ

  • Boonton, NJ (6 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (6 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview Responsible for the assembly of thru-hole printed circuit boards that are of low or moderate complexity for which procedures and methods are prescribed. Intricate fitting, adjusting,...

Machinist III

  • Cedar Grove, NJ (17 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ (17 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Job Description: Sets up and runs Manual Lathes Sets up and runs Milling Machines (Bridgeport or other) Sets up and runs surface grinder Reads and interprets blueprints Properly use all types...

Mechanical Assembler

  • Rutherford, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Read and interpret intermediate-level blueprints and drawings Work at your own bench or on an assembly line. Use hand and power tools such as wrenches and drills to complete tasks....

Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

  • Hackettstown, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it...

Tool Room Machinist

  • Hackettstown, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (15 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it...

Adjunct Part-Time, Non-Credit, Machine Operator Instructor

  • North Branch, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Branch, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About Raritan Valley Community College: Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and...

Machine Operator I 2nd shift $23.70/hr + $2.00/hr Shift Premium

  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Work Flexibility: Onsite Shift will be 3:30-midnight with weekend work and overtime as needed. What you will do: As our 2nd shift machine operator, you will be responsible for safely running...

Machine Operator II 2nd shift- 25.40/hr + $2.00/hr Shift Premium

  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Work Flexibility: Onsite Shift will be 3:30-midnight with weekend work and overtime as needed. What you will do: As our 2nd shift machine operator II, you will be responsible for safely running...

Machine Operator I

  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Work Flexibility: Onsite Work with close to moderate supervision Follow both written and oral directions Desire to develop within Machining role Appropriately report safety concerns Can operate...

Demographic Data for Dover, NJ

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Dover, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Dover, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in Dover, NJ
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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