Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Waunakee, WI

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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Blood Component Manufacturing Technician- 2nd shift

  • American National Red Cross
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Job Description Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (Union) WHY CHOOSE US?...

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Manpower
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 8 hours ago

Experience with mechanical assembly, hand tools, and soldering preferred. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 25 pounds frequently....

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Adecco US, Inc.
  • Fitchburg, WI (17 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (17 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 1 day ago

assembly and the use of hand tools preferred Soldering experience and the ability to follow detailed work instructions are a plus This role is being recruited for by one of our Centralized Delivery...

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Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

  • American Red Cross
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Blood Component Manufacturing Technician (Union) WHY CHOOSE US? Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do....

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Manufacturing Tech II - 1st Shift

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

assembly, various hand tools, and soldering....

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Equipment Technician

  • Actalent
  • Waunakee, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Waunakee, WI
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Equipment Technician Job Description The Equipment Technician supports a wide range of process and facility equipment, including pumps, vessels, vacuum dryers, HVAC systems, and...

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Assembly Technician

  • MRA
  • Middleton, WI (5 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (5 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 12 days ago

What You Will Do: Assemble mechanical and electrical subcomponents Clean, inspect, and prepare parts for assembly Use hand tools and measurement equipment Support testing and production activities Maintain...

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Bruker Corporation
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Bruker's Fluorescence Micsoscopy Division is seeking a Manufacturing Technician. This manufacturing technician position will be based in Madison, WI....

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Sirius Staffing
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot production, labeling, and packaging equipment. Perform equipment cleaning, disinfection, and autoclaving as required....

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Manufacturing Assembly Technician - Residential 1st Shift

  • Renewaire
  • Waunakee, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Waunakee, WI
  • 19 days ago

Technician, Assembly Technician, Production Technician, HVAC Manufacturing, ERV Systems, Indoor Air Quality, Residential HVAC, Mechanical Assembly, Manufacturing Jobs Madison WI, Power Tools, Quality...

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Stoughton Trailers
  • Stoughton, WI (22 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Stoughton, WI (22 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 22 days ago

Why This Role Matters - The Manufacturing Technician II is a key contributor to Stoughton Trailers’ advanced manufacturing capabilities and production reliability....

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Process Technician I

  • International Flavors & Fragrances
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 22 days ago

Job Summary Control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery....

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Manufacturing Technician

  • Actalent
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 26 days ago

Manufacturing Technician - 3rd Shift M-F 11pm-7:30am Job Description The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for preparing small batches of material for commercialization....

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Senior Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

  • 20-2450790 Thermo Electron Scientific Instruments LLC
  • Fitchburg, WI (17 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (17 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 27 days ago

Preferred Experience Proven experience with mechanical assembly, various hand tools, and soldering. Demonstrated prior success as a trainer and peer leader....

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Senior Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Madison, WI (8 miles from Waunakee, WI)
  • 28 days ago

Preferred Experience Proven experience with mechanical assembly, various hand tools, and soldering. Demonstrated prior success as a trainer and peer leader....

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Demographic Data for Waunakee, WI

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Waunakee, WI

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Waunakee, WI 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 Waunakee, WI
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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