Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Oregon

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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Production Associate (Baker) - Located in Baker City, OR

  • Baker City, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Baker City, OR
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview: Get ready for something better than "just another job." See yourself thrive when you grow a career in manufacturing at Marvin! As a Production Associate, you'll work with your hands...

Heavy Equipment Technician

  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilsonville, OR
  • 60+ 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,...

Process Technician(Contingent) - Night Shift

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 day ago

Let's search for your next career at TEL. Use the form below to search our current opportunities and then apply. Please consider joining our Talent Community so that we may continue to engage with...

PVD Equipment Technician (Front Nights)

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4301322 Job Title: PVD Equipment Technician (Front Nights) Application Deadline: 07/27/2025Job Location: Hillsboro Date Posted: 06/30/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Drain, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Drain, OR
  • 2 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4301414 Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Drain Date Posted: 06/30/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift Duration of Job...

Night Shift Manufacturing Tech

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4301324 Job Title: Night Shift Manufacturing Tech Application Deadline: 07/27/2025Job Location: Hillsboro Date Posted: 06/30/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift, Swing...

Semiconductor Equipment Technician I

  • OR
  • 2 days ago
  • OR
  • 2 days ago

Semiconductor Equipment Technician IUS-OR-AlohaJob ID: 33018Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Field ServiceAdditional Locations|CUSAbout the Role Canon U.S.A., Inc. has an exciting...

Medical Equipment Technician

  • Medford, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Medford, OR
  • 2 days 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...

Chemical Manufacturing Technician I

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 2 days ago

The Chemical Manufacturing Technician I will support HVM manufacturing processes for production of standard finished goods and non-standard materials under guidance of process owner....

Equipment Technician (Hydraulic)

  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 2 days ago

URGENTLY HIRING $1000.00 HIRING BONUS! Looking for a career with continued growth potential, in one of the nations top places to live?! After 47 years in business you can be confident of a stable...

Production Associate

  • Albany, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, OR
  • 2 days ago

Production Associate $18.00/hr Location: Albany, OR Express Employment Professionals is seeking dependable Production Associates to join a manufacturing team in Albany. Be part of a company...

Operating Room Equipment Technician

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary Our team of...

Production Associate - Medford

  • Medford, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Medford, OR
  • 4 days ago

Boise Cascade's most valuable asset is its employees. Join our production team with this entry-level position. Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and...

Construction Equipment Technician

  • Tigard, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 8 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4286864 Job Title: Construction Equipment Technician Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Tigard Date Posted: 06/23/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift...

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Tool Requirements: Basic hand tool set (personal). Shop tools provided: sledgehammers, pry bars, chains, hoists, jack stands, hydraulic jacks....

Demographic Data for Oregon

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Systems II
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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon 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 Oregon
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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