Manufacturing Technician Jobs

A Manufacturing Technician is a crucial part of the manufacturing industry, fulfilling a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the efficiency and quality of production processes. They are typically tasked with maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and testing products for quality. They may also be involved in the research and development process, helping to design and implement new manufacturing methods and technologies.

Important skills for a Manufacturing Technician include mechanical and technical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. Familiarity with manufacturing software is often required, and knowledge of specific manufacturing technologies may be necessary depending on the industry. Certifications like the Manufacturing Technician certification (MT1) or Certified Production Technician (CPT) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Manufacturing Technician, an individual might have roles such as Production Operator, Assembly Technician, or Quality Control Inspector.

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Nestlé Purina

Pilot Plant Technician

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of...

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Knoll

Operations Technician - Metal (1st Shift)

  • Knoll
  • East Greenville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoll
  • East Greenville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

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Nestlé USA

Line Operator - 8 hour shift, All Shifts

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio...

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HTI

Injection Molding Process Tech (Night Shift)

  • HTI
  • Inman, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • HTI
  • Inman, SC
  • 2 days ago

HTI is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Tech (Night Shift) with a leading high-tonnage molding and vertically integrated manufacturing company. This position will focus on...

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Nestlé Purina

Processing Trainee

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of...

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GEIGER

Furniture Manufacturing Technician - Top Line

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

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Distillery Assistant

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 5 days ago

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Distillery Assistant offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical...

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Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than...

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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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Advanced Technology Services

Crib Attendant

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en...

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Patriot Beverages

Mold Technicians 1st or 2nd shift

Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...

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Nestlé Purina

Manufacturing Technician

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will become a first line of defense for safe, quality ingredient receiving and batching....

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Regal Staffing Services

Equipment Technician

tools and reading blueprints Knowledge of hydraulics and assembly processes Ability to fabricate components and use personal protective equipment Experience with quality control inspection and preventive...

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Semiconductor Manufacturing
6.780 covers statistical modeling and the control of semiconductor fabrication processes and plants. Topics covered include: design of experiments, response surface modeling, and process...
Manufacture and Design Ethics in the Fashion Industry
There are many ethical decisions that fashion designers have to make in product development, sourcing, and manufacturing. On this four-week course from Bloomsbury Academic and authors V. Ann...
Proseminar in Manufacturing
This course provides an integrative forum for operations and manufacturing students and is the focus for projects in leadership, service, and improvement. It covers a set of integrative...

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.1%
Bachelor's Degree
22.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
Master's Degree
7.6%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Manufacturing Technicians
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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