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 - Webber

  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 11 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....

Medical Equipment Technician

  • New Bern, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Medical Equipment Technician Location: New Bern, NC Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pay: $13/hour Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Medical...

Production Technician opportunity at Monroe NC

  • Monroe, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Must be able to operate precision equipment; manual dexterity is required for support removal, deburr operations, machine setup, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting....

Injection Molding Technician

  • Lexington, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Injection Molding Technician in Winston Salem!...

Medical Equipment Technician

  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

Description AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today! At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the...

Production Technician 1

  • Lillington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Lillington, NC
  • 1 day ago

General Duties and Responsibilities The following general duties apply to all specialty areas within the Production Technician II position. Safely handling materials, tools, and supplies used in...

Lead Process Technician - Visual Inspection

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Manufacturing Process Technician - Filling (Day Shift)

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Production Associate - Fill (10:45pm-6:45am)

  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel...

Production Technician l - Fill (7:00am-7:00pm)

  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel...

Production Technician II

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

Production Technician II Job Locations US-NC-Research Triangle Park Posted Date 3 days ago (4/16/2025 6:11 PM) Requisition ID 2025-34076 Category Manufacturing Company (Portal Searching) Diosynth...

Manufacturing Process Technician I

  • Clayton, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 2 days ago

About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on...

PRIMARY PURPOSE Independently performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. Major Responsibilities Troubleshoots,...

Biomedical Equipment Technician II- Atrium Health Support Ops

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE Independently performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. Major Responsibilities Troubleshoots,...

Biomedical Equipment Technician III- Atrium Health Support Ops

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE Independently performs advanced skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. Major Responsibilities...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the worlds #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department. Develop the fundamental skills...
Manufacturing Systems I
Learn about manufacturing systems and ways to analyze them in terms of material flow and storage, information flow, capacities, and times and durations of events, especially random events. In this...
Manufacturing Systems II
Learn how to analyze manufacturing systems to optimize performance and control costs and better understand the flow of material and information. Manufacturing systems are complex systems that...

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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

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Manufacturing Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.6%
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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