52 Manufacturing Jobs in Wisconsin That Don’t Require a Degree
Manufacturing produces goods through labor and machinery. Workers operate equipment, monitor production, and ensure quality. Technical skills and attention to detail are vital.
The 52 Manufacturing jobs listed below are job titles in-demand that usually don't require a degree. Salaries in Wisconsin range from $18.00 to $24.43 per hour. Production Associate, Fabricator, and Trimmer currently have the most job openings.
Job title
Updated Oct 31, 2026
Job title
Appleton, WI
Wisconsin
Job openings (Appleton)
Production Associate
Appleton
$20.89
per hour
Wisconsin
$18.57
per hour
Fabricator
Appleton
$24.43
per hour
Wisconsin
$24.18
per hour
Trimmer
Appleton
$25.42
per hour
Wisconsin
$30.30
per hour
Cabinet Maker
Appleton
$19.84
per hour
Wisconsin
$24.65
per hour
Entry Level Machine Operator
Appleton
$18.00
per hour
Wisconsin
$20.26
per hour
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Production Associate
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Production associates assist in manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and quality. Candidates should possess mechanical skills, the ability to follow instructions and a strong work ethic.
40% of Production Associate openings in Appleton don't require a degree. Production Associate jobs take 47 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 10% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Appleton
$20.89 per hourWisconsin
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Fabricator
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Fabricators interpret blueprints, assemble components and ensure the quality of finished products. Successful candidates benefit from mechanical skills, proficiency with hand tools and attention to safety.
45% of Fabricator openings in Appleton don't require a degree. Fabricator jobs take 96 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Appleton
$24.43 per hourWisconsin
$24.18 per hourSkills
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- Production planning
- CNC
- Welding
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Trimmer
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Trimmers finish product edges, ensuring consistency and quality. Key skills for this role include attention to detail, manual dexterity and experience with finishing tools.
82% of Trimmer openings in Appleton don't require a degree. Trimmer jobs take 75 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Appleton
$25.42 per hourWisconsin
$30.30 per hour -
Cabinet Maker
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Cabinet Makers design and build custom cabinets, ensuring quality craftsmanship. Essential qualifications include woodworking skills, attention to detail, and experience with tools and materials.
21% of Cabinet Maker openings in Appleton don't require a degree. Cabinet Maker jobs take 181 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 5% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Appleton
$19.84 per hourWisconsin
$24.65 per hour -
Entry Level Machine Operator
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Entry Level Machine Operators assist in operating machinery in production, learning processes quickly. Candidates need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.
58% of Entry Level Machine Operator openings in Appleton don't require a degree. Entry Level Machine Operator jobs take 48 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Appleton
$18.00 per hourWisconsin
$20.26 per hour