Manufacturing Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

11 positions from 4 employers

11active jobs
4employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

11 active Manufacturing jobs in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from 4 US employers. Largest hirers include Leonardo DRS, Crane Company, Kratos Defense. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Top Manufacturing employers in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Leonardo DRS 5 jobs Crane Company 3 jobs Kratos Defense 2 jobs BAE Systems 1 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
There are currently 11 active Manufacturing jobs in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from 4 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Fort Walton Beach, Florida varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Fort Walton Beach, Florida include Leonardo DRS, Crane Company, and Kratos Defense. The full list of 4 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is reflected by the 11 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.