Production Technician Jobs in Byron Center, MI

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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MillerKnoll

Tool/Fixture Maker Apprentice

  • MillerKnoll
  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

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...

MillerKnoll

Operations Tech/Assembly - Holland Facility / 1st Shift (Greenhouse)

  • MillerKnoll
  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 7 days ago

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

MillerKnoll

Assembly Position (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

  • MillerKnoll
  • Zeeland, MI (12 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Zeeland, MI (12 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Machine Operation Individuals with Machine Operation skills operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control...

Electrical Assembly Technician

  • Walker, MI (17 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walker, MI (17 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 3 days ago

. + Work collaboratively on the assembly line, non-automated, and during wire spooling. + Operate within a specific area all day, focusing on either wire spooling or assembly. + Utilize hand tools,...

General Labor Production Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 10 days ago

General Labor Production Associate Summary: A Styrofoam pattern manufacturer is looking for production help to support CNC Cutter and Mold Builder. General Labor Production Associate Requirements:...

Production Technician

  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Holland, MI (19 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview: Production Technician I The Production Technician I is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain KDP's high standards in safety...

Process Technician

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 15 days ago

Process Technician, Grand Rapids** + **_Tier 1 Automotive_** + **_$26-30/hour_** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Process Technician to join our team with occasional Saturdays and...

Production Associate - 2nd Shift

  • Kentwood, MI (7 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (7 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago

We Make Doors - Where they lead is up to you JELD-WEN is one of the world's largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered...

Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift) (Ada, MI, United States, 49355)

  • Ada, MI (16 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Ada, MI (16 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Manufacturing Technician (Nights) Department / Division: Nutritional Products Plant (NPP) / Manufacturing Pay Rate: Associate Technician $20.27 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential Manufacturing...

Process Technician, Grand Rapids

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Process Technician, Grand Rapids Tier 1 Automotive $26-30/hour 2nd shift Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Process Technician to join our team on the 2nd shift, working from 3 PM to 11...

Production Associate $18/hr

  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (11 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Production Associate $18/hr Production Associate $18/hr Grand Rapids Manufacturing / Industrial Are you detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and passionate about making a difference in people's...

Process Technician (Nights)

  • Walker, MI (17 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Walker, MI (17 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 21 days ago

At West, were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West...

Equipment Technician

  • Clarksville, MI (24 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Clarksville, MI (24 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Hudsonville, MI (8 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hudsonville, MI (8 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 26 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Hastings, MI (23 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hastings, MI (23 miles from Byron Center, MI)
  • 26 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Demographic Data for Byron Center, MI

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Salary for Production Technician Jobs in Byron Center, MI

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Highest Education Level

Production Technicians in Byron Center, MI 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 in Byron Center, MI
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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