Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Hampton, VA

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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Material/Electrical Production Technician

  • Leidos
  • Chesapeake, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Leidos Defense has a need for a Material & Production Support Technician supporting Navy environmental and shipboard equipment manufacturing operations in Chesapeake, VA. The selected candidate...

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Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 1

  • GLSS
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 1 GLSS - 3.7 Norfolk, VA Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications Military Full Job Description Job Code: 4922 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The mission of...

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Production Associate

  • Collins Aerospace
  • Jamestown, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jamestown, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Production Associate in the Paint Dept. to join our manufacturing team in Jamestown, ND. This position will perform paint and surface prep operations for...

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Production Associate I

  • RTX
  • Jamestown, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Jamestown, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 16 days ago

A Production Associate I (Blend Technician) will be responsible for a combination of the following Deburring Duties such as Sanding, Blending, Tumble Deburring, Transporting completed parts to next...

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Manufacturing Technician C (Test Technician)

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 29 days ago

skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our Norfolk VA team....

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Heavy Truck Equipment Technician I-II

  • City of Chesapeake (VA)
  • Chesapeake, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Heavy Truck/Equipment Technician) (Depending on Qualifications and Experience Do you want to join a team-oriented organization with great employees and one that offers a competitive salary,...

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Production Tech-Night Shift

  • PeopleShare by PROMAN
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (14 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Production Assembly Job Details: Schedule: Monday to Friday 2nd shift 2:00pm, 10:00PM) Pay Rate: $15.00 Production Job Description: Conduct daily quality testing, inspections, and procedures....

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Biomed Equipment Technician

  • Tria Federal
  • Williamsburg, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Who we are: Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have...

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Production Technician

  • Ball Corporation
  • Williamsburg, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (22 miles from Hampton, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values"We Care. We Work. We Win.we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress....

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Demographic Data for Hampton, VA

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Local
National
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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Semiconductor Manufacturing
6.780 covers statistical modeling and the control of semiconductor fabrication processes and plants. Topics covered include: design of experiments, response surface modeling, and process...
Manufacture and Design Ethics in the Fashion Industry
There are many ethical decisions that fashion designers have to make in product development, sourcing, and manufacturing. On this four-week course from Bloomsbury Academic and authors V. Ann...
Proseminar in Manufacturing
This course provides an integrative forum for operations and manufacturing students and is the focus for projects in leadership, service, and improvement. It covers a set of integrative...

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Hampton, VA

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 Hampton, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.1%
Bachelor's Degree
22.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
Master's Degree
7.6%
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 Hampton, VA
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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