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Production Supervisor - York - Web
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Production Supervisor – Drive Safety, Quality & Team Success!

Production Supervisor – Drive Safety, Quality & Team Success!

Pay Rate: $70-80k/Year
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays
Assignment Length: Direct-Hire
We’re hiring experienced Production Supervisors for our client in York, Maine! This is an exciting leadership role on 2nd shift with a well‑regarded, award‑winning manufacturer. These positions pay $70-80k per year and are direct‑hire opportunities offering a full benefits package, a free item every day, generous employee discount on some of Maine’s most iconic items, holiday employee shopping day, shoes for crews, local health, entertainment, and club discounts. 
Step into an impactful role where you’ll guide a production team, drive efficiency, and support a strong safety‑first culture — all in a fast‑paced, highly respected manufacturing environment. Apply today!

Typical daily duties:

• Oversee efficient operation of manufacturing lines, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity
• Develop and train staff through coaching and mentorship
• Ensure production schedules and efficiency goals are achieved
• Build and lead a cohesive, high-performing team
• Enforce company policies related to safety, quality, and equipment maintenance

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of manufacturing supervisory experience leading teams of 15 or more employees; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs daily, stand for long periods, and operate pallet jacks/forklifts
• Microsoft Office & Excel experience preferred

To be considered for these Production Supervisor openings in York, Maine, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you!

Apply Online: see below
Call or Text: ‘YORK PS’ to 207.284.0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com

Not sure this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other positions available that you may be interested in – apply now to start the conversation.

Job ID: 5902778

Fiberglass & Composite Production Tech - Biddeford - Web
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Fiberglass & Composite Production Tech – Hands-On Manufacturing

Fiberglass & Composite Production Tech – Hands-On Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $19.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

We are looking for a Fiberglass & Composite Production Tech to join a growing first-shift manufacturing team. This immediate opening offers $19.00/hour and is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position working with fiberglass materials, composite products, production tools, and industrial coatings. If you enjoy building things, reading blueprints, working with your hands, and seeing the finished product take shape, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop specialized manufacturing skills. Apply today!

Typical Daily Duties:

  • Perform fiberglass hand layup and composite fabrication processes
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
  • Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, measuring equipment, pallet jacks, and other production equipment
  • Assist with HVLP painting and polyurea spray coating applications
  • Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to achieve quality and production goals
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

What We’re Looking For:

  • Blueprint reading experience and the ability to follow detailed instructions
  • Strong math and measurement skills, including accurate tape measure use
  • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift & wear PPE
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
  • Experience in manufacturing, woodworking, construction, assembly, or related fields is helpful

To be considered for this Fiberglass & Composite Production Tech opening in Biddeford, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text “FIBERGLASS” to 207-284-0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com

Why Apply Through Manpower:

  • One application opens the door to multiple opportunities
  • Resume, interview, and negotiation support
  • Faster feedback than when applying through other methods
  • We’ll advocate for your experience and pay expectations

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in – apply now to start a conversation.

Job ID: 5901405

Production Machine Operator - Lewiston - Web
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Production Machine Operators – Join a Safety-Focused Manufacturing Team!

Production Machine Operators – Join a Safety-Focused Manufacturing Team!
Pay Rate: $21 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3rd Shift
Assignment Length: Long-term
We’re are looking to hire Production Machine Operators with at least 1 year of prior experience for our client in Lewiston! These opportunities are with a well-established manufacturer that values quality, safety, and consistency. These positions pay $21 per hour and are long-term.
This is a hands-on manufacturing role ideal for individuals who enjoy operating machinery, maintaining production standards, and being part of a dependable, safety-focused team. Apply today!

Typical daily duties:

• Operating equipment to blend, mix, package, and transport liquid or dry chemicals
• Setting up and starting packaging/weigh-up machinery
• Cleaning machines and maintaining a clean work area

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in production or manufacturing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, color recognition, and safety awareness

To be considered for these Production Machine Operator openings in Lewiston, Maine, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: see below

Call/Text ‘L PMO’ to 207-784-9353

Email: auburn.me@manpower.com

Job ID: 5901469

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Weld Supervisor – Lead a Skilled TIG Welding Team

Weld Supervisor – Lead a Skilled TIG Welding Team

Pay Rate: $70,000-$85,000/year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:50am-3:10pm
Assignment Length: Direct Hire / Permanent
Are you an experienced welding leader looking for your next opportunity? Our client is seeking a Weld Supervisor to lead a skilled production team on first shift. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturing organization focused on quality, safety, employee development, and continuous improvement. This position pays $70,000-$85,000 annually and is a permanent direct-hire opportunity.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee welding operations, support production goals, mentor employees, and help drive operational excellence. If you have strong TIG welding expertise combined with proven supervisory experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today!

Typical Daily Duties:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of welders and production employees
• Support daily operations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and production priorities to meet customer demands
• Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and workforce development activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with reporting, operational planning, and process improvement projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Five years of TIG welding experience and 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with manufacturing operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Ability to work in both office and production environments, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical/manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance effective on date of hire
• Dental and voluntary benefit options
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Profit sharing and 401(k) opportunities
• Generous vacation package and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework

To be considered for this Weld Supervisor opening in York County, Maine, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: “WELDSUP” to 207-284-0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com
Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.
Job ID: 5900680
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Industrial Sawmill Laborers – Hard Work. Good Pay. Steady Employment.

Industrial Sawmill Laborers | Earn Up to $24.36/Hour

Pay: $22.36/hr Days | $24.36/hr Nights
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Monday-Friday
Location: Ashland, ME

Looking for a job where reliability matters more than experience? We’re hiring Industrial Sawmill Laborers in Ashland for long-term opportunities that can lead to permanent employment in as little as 2-3 months. If you’re dependable, safety-minded, and ready for physically active work, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Handling, sorting, and stacking lumber throughout the shift
  • Supporting sawmill operations and production flow
  • Operating and assisting with production equipment
  • Monitoring products for quality and safety standards
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
  • Working in varying industrial conditions, including dust, noise, and changing temperatures

What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work during 12-hour shifts
  • Ability to lift and move materials throughout the day
  • Reliable transportation
  • Strong attendance and punctuality
  • Availability for occasional weekend work
  • Safety-first mindset and willingness to follow PPE requirements
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good judgment

Hiring Process

You’ll meet with Manpower first, followed by an in-person interview with the mill’s hiring team. Hiring decisions are often made quickly, and start dates can typically be arranged promptly.

Why Apply Through Manpower?

  • One application can connect you with multiple opportunities
  • Dedicated recruiters who advocate for your experience and goals
  • Resume and interview support
  • Faster communication and feedback throughout the hiring process
  • Ongoing support before, during, and after placement

Ready to Get Started?

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: ASHLAND SAW to 207-554-4376
Email: aroostook.me@manpower.com

Job ID: 5900570

If you’re dependable, safety-minded, and ready for steady work with long-term potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Metal Worker - Sanford - Web
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Metal Worker – 2nd Shift Opportunity

Metal Worker – 2nd Shift Opportunity

Pay: $22 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift

Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

We’re hiring a Metal Worker for 2nd shift with our client in Sanford! This is your chance to work with a company that values precision and craftsmanship while producing high-quality components for industries nationwide. This position pays $22 per hour and is temp-to-hire.

If you’re looking for a role where you can work with your hands, learn new technical skills, and build a career in metal fabrication, this is the opportunity for you! Apply today!

Typical daily duties:

  • Bending, forming, punching, and shaping metal parts
  • Reading and following blueprints, work orders, and templates
  • Operating press brakes, punch machines, and related equipment

What we’re looking for:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to stand for your shift and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
  • Experience with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment

To be considered for this Metal Worker opening in Sanford, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you!

Apply Now: see below
Call or Text: ‘SFD METAL’ to 207.284.0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in – apply now to start a conversation.

Job ID: 5900145

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Weekend Production Supervisor – Build, Lead & Inspire a High-Performing Production Team

Weekend Production Supervisor – Build, Lead & Inspire a High-Performing Production Team

Pay Rate: $33.33 per hour
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

We’re hiring a Weekend Production Supervisor for our client in Gray, Maine. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to step into a key leadership role with a growing and respected organization. This position pays $33.33 per hour and is temp-to-hire, offering the opportunity to earn a permanent position with outstanding benefits while enjoying a unique three-day workweek schedule.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who excels at developing teams, driving performance, and creating a positive production culture. You’ll play a critical role in motivating employees, solving challenges on the production floor, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Typical daily duties:

  • Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals
  • Assign work, monitor production progress, and adjust staffing and resources as needed to meet operational targets
  • Foster a strong team environment through mentoring, communication, accountability, and employee engagement
  • Support production activities and assist with technical or operational challenges on the manufacturing floor
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, ESD, security, quality, and ergonomic standards
  • Communicate production updates, performance metrics, and operational concerns to leadership

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated leadership, team-building, coaching, and employee development skills
  • Mechanical and/or electrical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and support production operations
  • Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to lead by example and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

To be considered for this Weekend Production Supervisor opening in Gray, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: “WKND SUP” to 207-784-9353
Email: auburn.me@manpower.com

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.

Job ID: 5896396

Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager - Portland - Web
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Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager – Lead Manufacturing Excellence for a Global Industry Leader

Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager – Lead Manufacturing Excellence for a Global Industry Leader

Pay Rate: $60.33 – $82.98/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours
Assignment Length: Interim Assignment
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader ready to step into a high-impact role? Our client is seeking an Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager for a leadership opportunity in Portland, Maine. This position offers $60.33-$82.98/hour, based on experience and is a short-term interim assignment supporting operations during an executive leadership search.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a leading life sciences organization. You’ll provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and business performance in a regulated production environment. Apply today!

Typical daily duties:

• Lead all plant manufacturing operations and allocate resources to support production activities and strategic projects
• Monitor operational performance, analyze manufacturing issues, and implement solutions to ensure consistent product delivery
• Establish and manage operational budgets, labor utilization, material usage, yields, waste reduction, and overall manufacturing costs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other quality management systems
• Maintain plant policies and procedures related to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• Proven experience implementing new technologies and processes to improve operational efficiency
• Strong background in continuous improvement, quality systems, and manufacturing leadership
• 12+ years of manufacturing production and process/engineering experience preferred
• 10+ years of leadership and management experience preferred
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred
To be considered for this Interim Manufacturing Plant Manager opening in Portland, ME, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.
Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text “PLANT” to 207-774-8258
Email: portland.me@manpower.com
Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.
Job ID: 5898190
Small Parts & Electronic Assemblers - Gray - Web (1)
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Manufacturing Associates – Small Parts & Electronic Assembly

Manufacturing Associates – Small Parts & Electronic Assembly

Increased Pay Rates | Multiple Openings | Temp‑to‑Hire

Pay: up to $23.26 per hour
Schedules Available: M-Th 4p-3a or Fri- Sun 5a-6p
Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

We are hiring Manufacturing Associates to support a stable, high‑demand production facility in Gray, ME. This role focuses on small‑part and electronic bench‑style assembly in a clean, organized light-manufacturing environment.

In addition to newly increased pay rates on all shifts, these positions offer consistent schedules, predictable hours, and a clear temp‑to‑hire path for candidates who demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

The facility is centrally located with an easy commute from Portland, Freeport, Windham, Mechanic Falls, Lewiston/Auburn, and surrounding areas.

What the Work Looks Like:

Work assignments vary by department, but this role typically involves hands‑on assembly at a workstation or bench:

  • Assembling small parts or electronic components using written instructions, diagrams, or work orders
  • Using hand tools or small power tools to complete assemblies
  • Performing light soldering
  • Inspecting finished pieces to ensure they meet quality and accuracy standards
  • Preparing completed products for packaging, storage, or shipment
  • Recording basic production or quality data using simple computer systems

This is detail‑focused, repetitive work that rewards accuracy, consistency, and focus.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You:

  • Have prior manufacturing, assembly, or production experience
  • Are comfortable following step‑by‑step instructions (written and verbal)
  • Enjoy bench‑style or station‑based work
  • Pay close attention to detail and take pride in doing things correctly
  • Are dependable, show up consistently, and work well with a team
  • Are open to learning new tasks or rotating between assembly areas

Requirements:

  • Previous assembly or manufacturing experience (preferred)
  • Basic computer skills (entering data, reading electronic work orders)
  • Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks for extended periods
  • Post-offer background check will be required

Candidates that can demonstrate a strong attendance history and a clearly communication their prior assembly, electronic, or mechanical experience tend to stand out amongst the crowd of applicants.

Important to Know:

This role is not physically intense and does not require industrial machine operation, but it does require consistency, attention to detail, and comfort performing the same or similar tasks throughout the day. So, if you are looking for a job where you know what to expect every day, a clean, focused, and professional environment – this is probably right up your alley.

What the Hiring Process Looks Like:

Qualified candidates typically move through the process within about 2 weeks, following a screening completed by a Recruiter, an onsite client interview, a manual dexterity test to ensure you can be successful in the job, and background check.

Interested?

If you are looking for a steady manufacturing role, enjoy hands‑on bench work, and want an opportunity that can lead to long‑term employment, we’d like to connect with you.

Apply Online: see below
Call or Text: “PARTS” to 207‑784‑9353
Email: auburn.me@manpower.com

Job ID: 5894906

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Production Associates – Multiple Openings

Production Associates – Multiple Openings

Pay Rate: $18-23.50 per hour
Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift
Assignment Length: Temp-to-hire

Looking for a job where you can stay busy, work with your hands, and be part of a team that makes a difference every day? We’re hiring multiple Production Associates for our client in Kennebunk on both 1st and 2nd shift. Whether you’re an experienced machine operator or someone with a strong work ethic looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. These positions offer $18-$23.50 per hour, depending on the role and shift, and are temp-to-hire opportunities with long-term potential.
In these hands-on roles, you’ll spend your day operating equipment, preparing parts for production, and helping ensure quality products make it out the door. If you enjoy seeing the results of your work, take pride in attention to detail, and like being part of a supportive team, this could be a great fit. Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Typical daily duties:

• Using hand-held tools and automated machines to sandblast parts
• Cleaning, preparing, loading, and unloading parts
• Counting, inspecting, and packaging products

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Machine operating experience
• Strong attention to detail and hand dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for duration of shift

To be considered for one of these Production Associate openings in Kennebunk, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you!

Apply Now: see below
Call or Text: ‘KENNEBUNK’ to 207.284.0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com

Not sure this is the right position for you? We have many other positions available that you may be interested in – apply now to start the conversation.

Job ID: 5898607