Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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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Process Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Mankato, MN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary Under direct supervision, ensure the efficient operation of production filling equipment and machinery. This is a 3rd shift position, hours: 11:00pm to 7:30am. Job Description Setup,...

Quality Control Plant Technician

  • Jordan, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jordan, MN
  • 14 hours ago

Job Summary: Cemstone has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the...

Production Associate (2nd Shift)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 16 hours ago

Production Associate (2nd Shift) At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and...

Manufacturing Tech II - 2nd Shift

  • Arden Hills, MN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Arden Hills, MN
  • 22 hours ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats...

Manufacturing Technician II- 3rd shift

  • New Brighton, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brighton, MN
  • 1 day ago

The Manufacturing Technician II Runner for Radiometer is responsible supporting operations which include sanding, wiping, and labeling substrate boards and operating high temp firing furnaces....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Sartell, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sartell, MN
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing Technician Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our team....

Production Tech (Utility)

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 1 day ago

About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities...

Production Associate-Variety of Shifts

  • Hibbing, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Hibbing, MN
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a new opportunity in the Hibbing area? Don t miss this role! Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company located in Hibbing, MN. We are seeking candidates...

Process Technician Supervisor

  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 2 days ago

Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com....

Assembly Technician

  • North Mankato, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • North Mankato, MN
  • 2 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Training & development About Twin Rivers Automation We build custom automated robotic machines to increase throughput and drive labor...

Production Associate

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago

. - Flexible when moving around the production line. - Time management skills. - Must be able to handle and work with confidential information. - Must be able to work in all PPE requirements. - Must...

Production Tech

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 3 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our team! As a Production Tech you will operate our production equipment safely to achieve desired production volumes and...

Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are At Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 days ago

Paul, MN, is currently seeking a talented Manufacturing Technician with strong technical skills and interest in high-tech, complex systems to join our Operations team....

Production Technician

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

hand tools Technical skills related to production line work Additional Skills & Qualifications 1+ year of experience in machine operation with adjustments, mechanical assembly using hand tools, or...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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 Minnesota offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
7.4%
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 Minnesota
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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