High-paying manufacturing jobs in Gastonia

Manufacturing produces goods through labor and machinery. Workers operate equipment, monitor production, and ensure quality. Technical skills and attention to detail are vital.


The 244 manufacturing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $42,903 and $114,824 per year. Machine Operator, Assembler and CNC Machinist are among the most popular high-paying roles in Gastonia, NC.

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Updated Nov 09, 2026
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Gastonia, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Gastonia)

Plant Controller

Gastonia

$114,824 per year

North Carolina

$119,180 per year

CNC Machinist

Gastonia

$27.37 per hour

North Carolina

$26.21 per hour

Laser Operator

Gastonia

$26.13 per hour

North Carolina

$21.68 per hour

Mig Welder

Gastonia

$21.84 per hour

North Carolina

$20.80 per hour

Chemical Operator

Gastonia

$21.59 per hour

North Carolina

$21.56 per hour

Press Brake Operator

Gastonia

$21.57 per hour

North Carolina

$20.95 per hour

Quality Assurance Inspector

Gastonia

$20.82 per hour

North Carolina

$19.93 per hour

Press Operator

Gastonia

$18.15 per hour

North Carolina

$20.52 per hour

Assembler

Gastonia

$17.61 per hour

North Carolina

$17.56 per hour

Machine Operator

Gastonia

$16.40 per hour

North Carolina

$18.38 per hour

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