HOLMDEL, N.J. — Demand for U.S. manufacturing workers is skyrocketing, yet factories across the nation are struggling to turn job seeker interest into actual hires. According to the August 2026 Workforce Report released by talent acquisition software provider iCIMS, manufacturing job openings surged 29% above July 2025 baseline levels—the highest increase among all analyzed sectors.
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