Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Southbridge, 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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Field Equipment Technician

  • Alta Equipment Group Inc.
  • Shrewsbury, MA (22 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (22 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 1 day 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 1st & 2nd Shift (Temp)

  • Kelly Services
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Production Associate - 1st & 2nd Shift (Temp) Apply Now Applied To save a job sign in or get started Job ID: 10241225 Posted today Back East Longmeadow, MA, US Electronic Assembly Unspecified Full...

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Production Associate 1st & 2nd Shift (Temp)

  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Production “Auto Finishing” Operator – Manufacturing Roles | East Longmeadow, MA- Entry Level No Experience needed! Pay & Shifts 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am...

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Livestock Production Specialist I

  • Tufts University
  • North Grafton, MA (21 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (21 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview The Tufts Farm is an integral unit of the Cummings Department of Animal Resources. The farm maintains teaching and research herds of many common agricultural species including cattle,...

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Manufacturing Technician - Process, 1st

  • SCHOTT North America , Inc.
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 8 days ago

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety...

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Automated Equipment Technician

  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (18 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Manager or designee, the Automated Equipment Technician is responsible for the testing, installation, operation, repair,...

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Manufacturing Technician - Surfacing, 2nd Shift

  • SCHOTT
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 13 days ago

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety...

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Manufacturing Technician - Surfacing, 2n

  • SCHOTT North America , Inc.
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 13 days ago

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety...

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Injection Process Technician- Nights

  • Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago

This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend High School Diploma, GED or equivalent A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Manufacturing Production Technician working with equipment...

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Manufacturing Technician - Process, 3rd Shift

  • SCHOTT AG
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 17 days ago

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications...

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Manufacturing Technician - Process, 1st Shift

  • SCHOTT
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 18 days ago

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety...

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Production Associate

  • Staffmark
  • Putnam, CT (14 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Putnam, CT (14 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 26 days ago

line using multiple materials and adhesives....

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Assembly Technician

  • Incom
  • Charlton, MA (5 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlton, MA (5 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assembly Technician – All shifts Location: Incom, – Charlton, MA At Incom, we are the leader in glass and polymer microstructures. We've built a company where people enjoy the work they do, the...

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Manufacturing Technician Co-op/ Intern

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Sutton, MA (15 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sutton, MA (15 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Manufacturing Technician Co-op/Intern...

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Lead Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift)

  • 0100 Invitrogen Holdings LLC
  • Stafford, CT (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford, CT (13 miles from Southbridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job...

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Demographic Data for Southbridge, MA

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Southbridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge, 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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