Since manufacturing is such a physical, hands-on job, the question of what positions can be done remotely is a challenging one. However, there are some manufacturing jobs that can be done remotely.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the most common manufacturing jobs that can be done from home – either entirely remote or hybrid. Because each company is so different, this blog is intended to be a jumping-off point for your own research and not an industry standard.
Note: The jobs below are not reflective of current open positions through Strom Minnesota.
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Remote and Hybrid Manufacturing Jobs
Data Entry
Because data entry mostly requires working with software, this is a position in the manufacturing realm that’s frequently able to be done remotely.
Customer Service Representative
Customer service can easily be made remote and done from home. While this position doesn’t require specific manufacturing knowledge before training, manufacturing experience can certainly give applicants a leg up.
Design Engineer
In some cases, a design engineer may be able to work remotely partly or primarily. This position may still require in-person work, but it can also be more easily moved remotely than other engineering positions.
Quality Engineer
Quality engineers can have the opportunity to work remotely, although they may still be required to come on-site or travel to vendor locations.
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Manager or Coordinator
It’s usually preferred that managers and coordinators operate on-site, but some companies allow managers or coordinators to work on a hybrid schedule.
These are a few examples of manufacturing jobs that can be done from home. With safety concerns and an increased desire for remote work, we may see more and more positions move to a hybrid model.
Find a Manufacturing Job Online
After determining how your skillsets could apply to the structural engineering field, your next step is to find the right job.The first place to start is right here at Strom MN. Start working with Strom and find a job that matches your abilities and interests today.
Strom Minnesota is an engineering and technical recruitment agency that specializes in high-skilled job candidates for highly technical positions. We facilitate contract employment, project staffing, temp-to-perm and direct hire opportunities. Industries served include IT, engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing. We are affiliated with Strom Engineering, a national staffing and recruitment agency.
