Manufacturing Technician

Worthington Enterprises is hiring Manufacturing Technicians and Production Associates to support safety-critical, pressurized cylinder manufacturing on rotating 12-hour shifts. This role is ideal for individuals with prior production or industrial experience who value safety, quality, and long-term stability.

Shift Options

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Nights)
• Rotating 2-2-3 schedule (work 3–4 days per week)
• Only 15 working days per month

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Starting pay $20/hour minimum, with higher rates for experience and $1.50/hour shift differential for night shift
• Quarterly profit sharing (no cap)
• Built-in overtime: Time-and-a-half for hours over 40, 8 hours of OT every other week built into the schedule. Double time for hours worked beyond 48.
• At Worthington, People are our most important asset. We invest in long-term careers, not short-term labor.

What You’ll Do

Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment in a regulated, safety-focused environment to ensure pressurized cylinders meet quality, safety, and performance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate assigned production equipment (assembly lines, presses, weld cells, paint lines, or testing stations) following standard work procedures
• Perform in-process quality checks and identify defects or process issues
• Troubleshoot basic equipment or process problems and escalate when needed
• Safely handle materials and finished products; operate forklifts or cranes when certified
• Accurately complete required documentation and labeling
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow detailed procedures
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or industrial experience
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical, or high-quality manufacturing environments
• Experience operating industrial equipment or automated production lines
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience a plus

Successful Manufacturing Technicians are dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in producing high-quality work safely. This is a long-term opportunity for individuals seeking consistent schedules, strong pay and benefits, and growth within manufacturing operations.

Additional Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1, plus HSA contribution
• On-site gym, medical center, pharmacy, and barbershop
• Paid parental leave for all regular full-time employees
• Tuition assistance, training, and career development opportunities

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [email protected].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.