Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

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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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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Manufacturing Technician C

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • West Boxford, MA (22 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Boxford, MA (22 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician-C Job Code: 35068 Job Location: On-Site Londonderry, NH Job Schedule: 1st Shift Mon-Thurs 4/10 Job Summary The Manufacturing Technician C is a senior individual contributor...

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Injection Molding Process Technician, 1st Shift, 9am-5pm

  • Avery Dennison
  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help...

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Manufacturing Technician

  • ON Semiconductor
  • Hudson, NH (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hudson, NH (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Onsemi is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to support our facility in Hudson, NH....

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Production Associates - All Shifts

  • Chroma Color Corp
  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Leominster, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Join the Chroma Color Team! We are hiring production team members on all shifts! Location: Leominster, Massachusetts Shift: Monday Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1st), 2:00 PM 10:00 PM (2 nd ) or...

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Production Technician

  • Luxium Solutions
  • Milford, NH (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Milford, NH (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Production Technician will engage in an array of machining operations, including surface grinding, polishing, cylindrical grinding, and centerless grinding on various sapphire components, all while...

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Field Equipment Technician

  • Alta Equipment Group Inc.
  • Shrewsbury, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic for our Wilmington, MA branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no...

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Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

  • Airgas
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

R10092487 Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) (Open) Location: Billerica, MA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive...

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High Voltage Power - Assembly Technician

  • Excelitas Technologies
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Billerica, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Utilization of various hand tools and semi-automatic equipment required to perform daily tasks. Must have strong organizational skills, and basic computer skills....

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Assembler - Manufacturing

  • RTX
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Assembler - Manufacturing Date Posted: 30 May 2026 Closing Date: June 29, 2026 Recruiter: RTX Location: Andover, Massachusetts Salary: On Application Job Type & Industry: Production, Manufacturing...

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Manufacturing Technician - Contract To Hire

  • The DAVIS Companies
  • Southborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southborough, MA (16 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Technician: Ability to understand part number conventions. Experience in machine operation. Familiarity with incoming inspection processes....

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Production/Assembly Technician (hourly/non-exempt, onsite M-F)

  • Womack Machine Supply Co of OK
  • Wilmington, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with hand tools and hardware including torque wrenches and machinist rule....

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Manufacturing Specialist

  • Belcan
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (7 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

* Minimum 6+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly * Minimum 6+ years in a manufacturing environment * Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience * Proficient with hand...

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Manufacturing Assembly Technician

  • Volta Labs
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Must use and understand the application of common hand tools, various industry nomenclatures, and have strong assembly skills....

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Demographic Data for Acton, MA

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Acton, MA 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 in Acton, MA
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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