Production Technician Jobs

A Production Technician in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining the production equipment. Their duties include adjusting machine settings, performing quality checks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and adhering to safety and compliance protocols. These technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the production line, which directly impacts the overall efficiency and quality of production. They also assist in the training of other staff, making improvements in production processes, and conducting routine maintenance and inspections.

Important skills for a Production Technician include mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations. Certifications in fields such as manufacturing technology or industrial engineering can be beneficial. Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is often required, with roles such as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, or Assembly Line Worker providing relevant skill sets and experience. These roles offer hands-on experience in operating machinery and adhering to safety standards, creating a strong foundation for a career as a Production Technician.

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LGG Industrial

Production Specialist/ Warehouse Labourer

Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools. Basic computer skills including; MS Word, Excel, internet and email....

RiteScreen

Production Associate

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

WAI Global

1st Shift Warehouse Packaging Associate

WAI Distribution Center stands at the forefront of the automotive parts manufacturing and distribution industry, recognized globally for our excellence and innovation. We are on the lookout for...

GEIGER

Operations Technician - Foam

  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Hildebran, NC
  • 2 days ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

Skill blocks may include skills in Assembly, Machine Operation or Material Handling....

LGG Industrial

Production Technician

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

WAI Global

Automotive Parts - Production Associate

Get ready to spark a revolution in automotive excellence! We're on the hunt for talented and enthusiastic automotive parts remanufacturing team members to take the lead working with top-notch...

4-Day Work Week Available in beautiful Denver, Colorado with weekends off! All PPE, Tools, and FR Clothing, with daily laundry service, provided. Certification Incentives Available! Equipment...

Rosco

Manufacturing Technician - Camera Lab

  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 6 days ago

About Rosco Vision Rosco Vision engineers and manufactures visual safety systems for all types of commercial fleet vehicles and is one of the largest suppliers of backup camera systems, mirrors,...

GEIGER

Color Finish Technician

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth....

Wintegrity

General Labor

Responsibilities: General Labor Picking and sorting of scrap metals Must be comfortable bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20lbs consistently Must be able to stand up to 10 hours Cleaning areas...

MillerKnoll

Assembly Position (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

LGG Industrial

Field Service Specialist

tools....

Patriot Beverages

Mold Technicians 1st or 2nd shift

Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...

Senior Equipment Technician

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago

Must furnish own personal hand tools. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet....

Production Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Lean Production
Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace....
Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...
Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
Whether youre a screen practitioner, have live action screen production experience, or you have no prior knowledge and simply want to develop an understanding of 3D, this two-week course will arm...

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Salary for Production Technician Jobs Nationwide

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 Production Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Technicians 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 Production Technicians
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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