Manufacturing Technician
About
Manufacturing technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing machinery.
Education Required
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
Salaries
Median Annual Salary: $30,000.00
Starting Annual Salary: $24,000.00
Senior Annual Salary: $46,000.00
common Majors or Possible Apprenticeships
Construction Science
What Work You'll Do
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of machinery in order to diagnose defects.
- May require some travel to multiple locations in order to repair machinery.
- Be willing to work in shifts as companies sometime require this.
Things You Need to Know
- Have basic computer knowledge for data entry
- Possess basic math skills
- Have a working knowledge of various repair techniques and protocols.
Abilities You'll Need to Have
Major Skills:- Detail-Oriented
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Technical Skills
- Have a problem-solving attitude.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify repair solutions in an efficient manner.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand.
- Good networking skills are helpful since work is often on a contract to hire basis.