Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Illinois

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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Production Associate

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago

. + 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday) **Key Responsibilities:** + Prepare and mix potting materials according to specifications + Apply potting compounds to electronic assemblies using manual or automated...

Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Ready for great manufacturing, warehouse or industrial job opportunities? Take the first one by joining our team and finding your next growth opportunity in a safety- and team-oriented warehouse...

Lead Manufacturing Technician (Nights)

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Job Description About the Role: The Lead Manufacturing Technician executes all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related...

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago

If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care...

Production Associate (1st Shift)

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 892148 Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If youve worn a pair of glasses, weve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and...

Process Technician - Manufacturing

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Review and maintain any required logs, check sheets,...

Process Technician

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 3 days ago

Process Technician** **Shift** : 2nd and 3rd shift schedule (2pm-10:30pm & 10pm-630am) **Pay** : $28-31.00 per hour **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to join our team...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Adecco is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for our Medical Supply & Instrumentation partner in Rockford, IL. The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $19 and $19.50....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago

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Production Associate

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Immediate Openings for Warehouse Production Associates for a temporary project in Plainfield, IL Weekly pay and benefits! Shift Hours: 12 hour shifts 1ST SHIFT 6am - 6:30pm 2ND SHIFT 6pm- 6:30am...

1st Shift Production Associate (Bilingual)

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 4 days ago

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Kitchen Production Specialist

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 4 days ago

Why we will love you Food is your passion. You know it plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many people especially when its honest, healthy and delicious. What you'll be...

Belt Technician

  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

As a Conveyor Belt Technician, you will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of conveyor belts and related industrial products. A day in the life of a Conveyor Belt Technician can...

Senior Equipment Technician

  • Loves Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Loves Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Manufacturing Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Illinois 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 in Illinois
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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