Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Missouri

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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Plant Technician - Manufacturing

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 hours ago

Job Location St Louis Job Description Responsible to participate on a team to pack a product received from a making area (for example liquid, powder, capsules, pills) that gets labeled and...

Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Raymore, MO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raymore, MO
  • 7 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...

Production Associate SW SAN C Shift

  • MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • MO
  • 16 hours ago

Equipment: Forklift, man lift, scissor lift, front end loader, fall arrest harness, hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, poly coat coveralls, gas meters, hand tools, pitch...

Assembly Technician - 3rd Shift 1

  • Columbia, MO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 17 hours ago

Prefer experience in intricate hand assembly on paced assembly line....

Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Independence, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 1 day ago

Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment. Good verbal and written communication skills....

Electrical Engineer Support Equipment Technician (Mid-Level or S NEW

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer Support Equipment Technician (Mid-Level or S Boeing Today Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Electrical Hazelwood, MO (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Job Description At Boeing,...

Production Specialist/Cartographer Middle Level

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

CLEARANCE REQUIRED TSSCI This job is located in Springfield VA Salary Range 8300000 to 10220700 First shift QSL is looking for a Cartographic Analyst to support the mission of the Maritime Safety...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Location: St. Louis, MO What's the Job?...

Production Specialist - Carthage, MO

  • Carthage, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Carthage, MO
  • 3 days ago

Production Specialist | Entry Level Location: Carthage, MO Job Type: Full Time, Hourly Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 Shift(s) Available: The shift schedule includes an 8-hour rotating shift. Ability to...

Food Service Production Specialist

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES - FOOD PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 30 HOURS PER WEEK, BENEFITS ELIGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a...

Heavy Equipment Technician

  • Sugar Creek, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Sugar Creek, MO
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include,...

Mechanical Assembly Technician - 1st Shift - $25/hr.

  • Riverside, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, MO
  • 5 days ago

tools, power tools, and machines to assemble equipment components Assist in wiring machinery and control assemblies as required Verify accuracy of assembled components by taking precise measurements...

Production Technician

  • Chillicothe, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Chillicothe, MO
  • 5 days ago

Positions and secures specified dies in the dieholder, using hand tools. Lifts coil of wire onto feed reel and threads it through dies....

Production Associate

  • Joplin, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 6 days ago

Required Skills and Qualifications Understand and use basic hand tools. Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and assembly instructions for simple assemblies....

AFB International - Manufacturing Technician I - A Crew Dry

  • Aurora, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, MO
  • 6 days ago

Joining our team as a Manufacturing Technician I - Dry - A Crew, you will commit to: A Crew Shift Hours: 6 am-6 pm; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday....

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Missouri

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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