Production / Manufacturing Technician (Industrial Automation)
Also posted as Also posted as: Production / Manufacturing Technician (Industrial Automation) II, Sr Production / Manufacturing Technician (Industrial Automation), Technician II
A production / manufacturing technician builds products on a production line, assembling components accurately, checking quality, and keeping the line moving, a proven entry point into manufacturing careers. It's a hands-on job on the production floor, and most people start with a high school diploma plus paid on-the-job training, no four-year degree required.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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Assemble to standard
Build products and sub-assemblies accurately from work instructions.
Check quality
Inspect work at each step so defects stop at the station.
Keep the line moving
Hit takt time while flagging issues that slow production.
Learn the equipment
Operate tools and stations safely, building skills toward technician roles.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Mechanical
Maintaining and repairing mechanical drives, bearings, and moving assemblies.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Automation
Working with the automated systems, sensors, and logic that run modern operations.
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