Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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RiteScreen

Production Associate

Your responsibilities will include: Assembly & Tool Operation: Use hand tools and automated machinery to construct screen frames based on specifications....

LGG Industrial

Production Specialist

Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools....

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human...

Chem/Bio Equipment Technician Allegheny College

  • Meadville, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 5 hours ago

ROLE TITLE: Chem/Bio Equipment Technician POSITION REPORTS TO: Chair of Biology & Chair of Chemistry Summary of Position The Science Technology Technician provides equipment and instrument support...

Entry Level Production Technician

  • Tyrone, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Tyrone, PA
  • 11 hours ago

. + Familiarity with hand tools for assembly and repair....

Production Technician (Products)

  • Mc Elhattan, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mc Elhattan, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing...

Production Associate- Carlisle, PA - Hire Group 07.22.2025 - Carlisle, PA

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Reference #: ...0 Back Production Associate- Carlisle, PA - Hire Group 07.22.2025 #25-170 | Posted 06/27/2025 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job...

Production Associate

  • Mc Elhattan, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mc Elhattan, PA
  • 12 hours ago

General Production Worker** **Location:** **McElhattan, PA** **Shifts Available:** + 3rd Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM + Rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on and every other weekend)...

Production Associate 2/Assembler 1st Shift M-F (6:00 AM 2:30 PM)

  • State College, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • State College, PA
  • 12 hours ago

. + Perform a variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations by using common hand tools such as: Wire strippers, wrenches, screwdrivers, plyers and using small hand tools and soldering equipment....

Biomedical Equipment Technician III - Clinical Engineering

  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago

Apply now Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation Location: US:PA: Reading Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 7:00a - 3:30p Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at [email...

Production Specialist (Keying)

  • Lititz, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lititz, PA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary The Production Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. Will work as part of a team having responsibility for the set up and operation of machines...

Production Associate (ID #437773)

  • Macungie, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Macungie, PA
  • 1 day ago

Macungie, PA Allentown Pa 3106 $18.50/Per Hour Production Associate Job Description Branch Details We are Hiring Production Line Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm $ 18.50 SUMMARY Responsible for all...

Biomed Equipment Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced Biomed Equipment Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) to work for a large healthcare network in support of imaging services....

Biomedical Equipment Technician, Senior (BMET III)

  • Brookville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookville, PA
  • 2 days ago

ISS SOLUTIONS Who are we and what do we do? ISS Solutions is an industry leader in clinical engineering services, providing solutions that help healthcare organizations provide high quality...

Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Piper Companies is currently seeking a Biomedical Equipment Technician to support a reputable Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Responsibilities of Biomedical Equipment Technician Executes a...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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