Manufacturing Jobs in North Carolina

80 positions from 25 employers

80active jobs
25employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

80 active Manufacturing jobs in North Carolina from 25 US employers. Largest hirers include Butterball, GFL Environmental, Southern Fabricators. 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 North Carolina

Butterball 45 jobs GFL Environmental 8 jobs Southern Fabricators 4 jobs SHD Composite Materials Inc 2 jobs Daikin AAF 1 jobs KBI Biopharma 1 jobs Agri Supply Company 1 jobs Lassonde Pappas & Company 1 jobs

Other job categories in North Carolina

Computer and IT 5.9K jobs Healthcare 4.7K jobs Transportation and Logistics 2.2K jobs Sales and Retail 1.4K jobs Office and Admin 1.1K jobs Food and Hospitality 866 jobs Management 764 jobs Education 522 jobs Maintenance and Repair 429 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 North Carolina?
There are currently 80 active Manufacturing jobs in North Carolina from 25 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in North Carolina?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in North Carolina include Butterball, GFL Environmental, and Southern Fabricators. The full list of 25 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in North Carolina?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in North Carolina is reflected by the 80 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.