Pay ranges
Manufacturing Staffing pay in Lakeland.
Here is what manufacturing staffing roles in Lakeland typically pay per hour. Ranges scale with experience, shift, and certifications, and follow local market rates anchored on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
| Role | Hourly range |
|---|---|
| CNC machine operator | $19 to $29 |
| Production technician | $18 to $26 |
| Maintenance technician | $23 to $35 |
| Quality inspector | $18 to $26 |
| Welder | $21 to $32 |
| Production supervisor | $27 to $40 |
Ranges reflect local market rates and scale with experience, shift, and certifications. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What we check for
- AWS welding certification
- CNC programming
- Six Sigma awareness
- OSHA 30
Shifts we cover
- first, second, and third shift
- continuous and rotating shifts
- scheduled overtime
Neighborhoods we cover in Lakeland
- Lakefront
- Town Center
- Crescent
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FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can you fill a manufacturing staffing role in Lakeland?
Most manufacturing staffing roles in Lakeland fill fast: production roles in 3 to 5 days, skilled trades and supervisors in 1 to 2 weeks. We keep a screened bench warm, so we send a short list quickly instead of starting a search from scratch. Call 1-866-888-6111 to brief the role.
What manufacturing staffing roles do you staff in Lakeland?
We staff cnc machine operators, production technicians, maintenance technicians, quality inspectors, welders, and production supervisors for Lakeland employers. If you need a role that is not on that list, ask us, because we likely cover it.
What do manufacturing staffing workers in Lakeland typically get paid?
Pay depends on the role, the shift, and certifications. In Lakeland, rates run from about $19 per hour for entry roles up to $40 per hour for the most senior. See the pay table above for role by role ranges.
Do you offer temp, temp to hire, and direct hire in Lakeland?
Yes. You can hire someone for a short season, try them out and convert them to your payroll, or hire them directly from day one. We help you pick the option that fits the role and your budget.
What certifications or checks are required for manufacturing staffing in Lakeland?
For manufacturing staffing, the requirements that matter most are AWS welding certification, CNC programming, Six Sigma awareness, and OSHA 30. We confirm right to work and run background and reference checks before placement.
Which areas around Lakeland do you cover?
We staff Lakeland and the surrounding towns, including Lakefront and Town Center. Tell us where your site is and we will confirm coverage.
How does your pricing work for manufacturing staffing?
There is no cost to talk to us or see candidates. For temporary work, we bill an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers compensation, and our service. Direct hires are a one time placement fee. You get the number in writing before you commit.
Do you cover weekend, night, and peak season shifts in Lakeland?
Yes. We cover first, second, and third shift and continuous and rotating shifts, including weekend and peak season coverage. Give us the schedule and we staff to it.
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In depth
Manufacturing Staffing in Lakeland, explained.
The manufacturing staffing market in Lakeland
Lakeland is a market of about 110,000 people where hospitality and healthcare employers hire steadily. The people we place come from Lakeland and the towns around it, including Lakefront and Town Center.
Employers here compete on pay and on how fast they move, so a slow hiring process loses good people. We keep a screened bench warm so we are not starting from zero when you call.
For pay, the Florida minimum wage is $14.00 (rising to $15.00 on September 30, 2026), and we build rates that meet or beat what local employers actually pay to keep their teams. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.
How hiring works in Lakeland
Every manufacturing staffing placement in Lakeland starts the same way. We write down the real job: the tasks, the shift, the must-haves, and the pay range.
Then we pull from candidates we already know and screen them for work history, reliability, and the right credentials before you ever see a name. You interview the people you like, and we handle the offer, the paperwork, and onboarding.
Temporary, temp to hire, or direct hire
You can bring people on three ways in Lakeland. Temporary covers short term, seasonal, and surge needs, and we run payroll, taxes, and workers compensation while they are on assignment.
Temp to hire lets you try someone on the job before you commit, then convert them to your payroll. Direct hire adds them to your team from day one.
Most Lakeland employers use a mix across the year, and we help you pick the option that fits each role and your budget.
Roles, shifts, and what we screen for
For manufacturing staffing in Lakeland we staff cnc machine operators, production technicians, maintenance technicians, quality inspectors, welders, and production supervisors.
We cover first, second, and third shift, plus continuous and rotating shifts. The requirements that matter most are AWS welding certification, CNC programming, Six Sigma awareness, and OSHA 30.
Every candidate is checked for right to work, work history, and references before they start, so the person who shows up can actually do the job.
Industries we staff in Lakeland
Lakeland employers in hospitality, healthcare, and logistics use Langford for manufacturing staffing year round.
We know the roles these teams run, the shifts they need covered, and what good looks like in the first two weeks. That is why our placements hold past 30 days instead of turning over in week one.
Why Lakeland employers work with Langford
We move fast, we screen for real, and we stay on the file. A short list reaches you in about one business day for most manufacturing staffing roles because we keep a bench warm in Lakeland.
We carry payroll, taxes, and workers compensation on temporary placements, so the paperwork sits with us, not you. And we check in through the first 30 days, so a placement that wobbles gets fixed early.
Call 1-866-888-6111 to start, or tell us about the role online.