Manufacturing Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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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GEIGER

Operations Technician - Foam

  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 5 days ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

GEIGER

Finishing Technician

  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 7 days ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

Bankruptcy Senior Production Specialist

  • Wilson, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wilson, NC
  • 8 hours ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Assembly Technician- 3rd Shift

  • Sanford, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 8 hours ago

**Top Candidates will also have:** + Prior experience with hand tools or power tools + Prior experience in a manufacturing environment + Heavy equipment machine assembly experience + Previous work experience...

Production Technician

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 8 hours ago

. + Proficiency in inspection and machine operation. + Ability to use quality measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers. + Knowledge of blueprints and CMM processes. + Familiarity with...

Manufacturing Technician - Knightdale - NC

  • Knightdale, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Knightdale, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Manufacturing Technician - Knightdale - NC Apply now Date: Jun 30, 2025 Location: Knightdale, NC, US, 27545 Company: Hubbell Incorporated Job Overview The PCX Manufacturing Technician supports a variety...

Process Technician - Chopped Fiberglass

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Process Technician - Chopped Fiberglass Apply now Date: Jun 30, 2025 Location: Rocky Mount, NC, US, 27804 Company: Hubbell Incorporated Job Overview To facilitate the execution of the chopped...

Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician - Atrium Health Pineville FT Days

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Department: 12145 Enterprise Corporate - Clinical Engineering: University Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies PRIMARY...

Assembly Tech

  • Lillington, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lillington, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Why Choose Boon Edam? Are you looking for a challenging career in a technology-driven industry? Boon Edam may be the entry to your future! Boon Edam is a global market leader in entry solutions...

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will provide safe and efficient operations of the Packing, Processing, and Batching, Unloading, Slurry (BUS) departments by safely producing quality products using...

Night Shift Production Associate

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 11 hours ago

About the Company: CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989, and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery,...

Electrical Assembly Technician

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 11 hours ago

At ProMach, we're looking for people who want to shine. You'll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Mechanical...

Production Technician - (2'nd or 3'rd Shift)

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Heavy Manufacturing experience is needed. ( Operators, Assembly Line, Production, etc ) Forklift experience is a plus, but not necessary. We will train on Forklift....

Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Greenville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under supervision is responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of all water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems so as to...

Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

  • Sanford, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 1 day ago

Top Candidates will also have: Prior experience with hand tools or power tools Prior experience in a manufacturing environment Heavy equipment machine assembly experience Previous work experience operating...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


Local
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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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