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What's It Like to Work in the Manufacturing Industry?

Manufacturing workers produce goods using manual labor, machines, technology and other tools.

Jobs in this industry encompass a lot of different roles, including mechanics, engineers, inspectors, woodworkers, welders, technicians, managers and more. 

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Talents & Interests

People who excel in this field often have these characteristics or interests: 

  • enjoy playing with LEGO bricks or Play Doh
  • like to take things apart
  • like to put things back together
  • love to draw ships, houses and other structures

Discover More About This Industry

  • Electrical Process Engineer

  • Distribution Support Specialist

  • advanced manufacturing technician

    Advanced Manufacturing Technician

Explore More

Here are a few places you can explore for yourself across Kansas:

  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City: As the maker of one of the most popular toys for kids, LEGO has plenty to entertain builders of all ages at this attraction.
  • Exploration Place in Wichita: This hands-on science and discovery center engages various skills used in manufacturing, as well as in other careers. 
  • Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson: Journey 650 feet below the surface of the earth to explore this fascinating — and working — museum.
  • Hallmark’s Kaleidoscope in Kansas City: Visitors create using items from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes in this fun (and free!) attraction. 
  • The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City: A place to experience science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on exhibits. 
  • Factory tours: Seeing the manufacturing process firsthand can create a sense of wonder. Some Kansas manufacturing plants offer tours of their facilities. You can find everything from organ manufacturers to chocolate factories. If an in-person visit isn’t in the cards, check out the Science Channel videos on YouTube. 

Real Success Stories

  • Debra Carpentier

    Project Coordinator and Senior Draftsman

  • Ben Whitten

    Project Administrator

  • LaFonda McCullough

    Reverse Logistics Processor

  • Dale Richardson

    Certified Electronics Technician

Featured Jobs in Manufacturing

Computer-controlled tool operator High Demand!

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to process parts, tools or other work pieces. Set up and maintain equipment when needed.

Industrial machinery mechanic High Demand!

Repair, install, adjust or maintain industrial machinery or systems. Install, take apart or move machinery and heavy equipment when needed.

Packaging machine operator High Demand!

Operate machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes workers who pack food products.

Inspector, tester, sorter, sampler and weigher High Demand!

Inspect, test, sort, sample or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or products to check for issues and deviations from how it should look or perform. 

Automotive body and glass repairer High Demand!

Restore, refinish and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields and window glass.

Woodworker

Manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture using wood, veneers and laminates.

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