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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Cabinetmaker

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Use various machinery and hand tools to fabricate custom furniture, including: Conference tables, workstations, reception desks, credenzas etc. • Glues, fits and clamps parts...

LGG Industrial

Production Technician

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools....

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...

INTAKE NOTES Local candidates only Day shift, however must be able to work nights, short term to help cover vacations, training, etc Will be onsite at TSMC, North Phoenix Must have Mechanical &...

GEIGER

Operations Technician - Foam

  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 6 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....

RiteScreen

Production Associate

Your responsibilities will include: Assembly & Tool Operation: Use hand tools and automated machinery to construct screen frames based on specifications....

LGG Industrial

Field Service Specialist

  • Summerville, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 7 days ago

tools....

Skill blocks may include skills in Assembly, Machine Operation or Material Handling....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Aurora, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 9 days ago

Level 2 – Manufacturing Technician II (Intermediate) Take on more technical builds and help improve our processes....

GEIGER

Color Finish Technician

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 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....

MillerKnoll

Assembly Position (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

Machine Operation Individuals with Machine Operation skills operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control...

Competencies: Mechanical / Small Tools Must have basic skills in the operation of small hand tools and power tools....

Biomedical Equipment Technician 2

  • Lawton, OK
  • 28 days ago
  • Lawton, OK
  • 28 days ago

Role Overview: Precise. Reliable. Powerful. Join a team as innovative as the technology we manage. *Full Relocation Package is Included!* Sodexos growing Healthcare Technology Management Division...

All Shifts Manufacturing Production Associate - ProgP

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 15 days ago

Starting Wages $22.10- $26.60/hr Shift Differential for 2nd shift is $1.00 per hour Shift Differential for 3rd Shift is $1.50 per hour Pay for Performance Bonus up to 6% every Quarter. The...

Manufacturing Technician II

  • Billerica, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 2 hours ago

and packaging equipment....

Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
7.5%
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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