Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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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Process Technician

  • Lenoir City, TN
  • 28 days ago
  • Lenoir City, TN
  • 28 days ago

Process Technician | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based,...

Production Associate

  • Humboldt, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Humboldt, TN
  • 27 days ago

Our goal is to keep improving and developing efficient processes within our production line, our production worker will play an active role. Cleanliness is important at our facilities....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rockford, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockford, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Description: Must have good dexterity handling parts. Candidate must have a manufacturing background and exhibit the ability to perform the listed job functions. Participation in the production of...

Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day 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...

Attention All Professionals With Welding Experience in Areas Like.Construction, Metalwork, Tradework, Manufacturing, Production, Assembly, and more! If you have experience in welding of any kind,...

Medical Equipment Technician

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago

Rehab Technician Location: Smyrna, TN, 37167 Company Overview Since our doors opened in 1989, Reliable Medical has been committed to improving the lives of all who entrust us with their care and...

Medical Equipment Technician

  • Jackson, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 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...

Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

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

Temporary Outside Plant Technician

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: Provides consistent, respectful and professional internal/external customer care. Initializes and maintains an open line of communications to ensure all customers receive the...

Heavy Equipment Technician in Nashville!

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

An awesome company surfaced has a need for a Heavy Equipment Technician. This position is in the Nashville area and is ready to hire! Responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Technician: Repair diesel...

Production Associate

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

some weekends 1 st Shift 6:00am to 2:30pm 2 nd Shift 2 : 00p m to 10 : 3 0pm 3 rd Shift 10 : 00 pm to 6 : 30 am Some weekend work required Production Associate Duties and Responsibilities: Working on production...

Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago

Overview Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nations...

Sign Production Specialist

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Replies within 24 hours Benefits: Bonus based on performance Paid time off Training & development Hey! Thank you for checking out this job posting! We are looking for someone to join our small but...

Food Production Specialist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Packaging-Production Associate

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago

Description Our Pennington Seed facility in Lebanon, OR is hiring a Packaging-Production Associate in our Grass Seed facility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Keep the productivity of the line assigned at or...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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


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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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