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Manufacturing Production Technicians

Also known as: Additive Manufacturing Production Technician, Advanced Manufacturing Technician, Engineering Technician, Experimental Machining Lab Manager, Field Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Final Operations Technician, Industrial Manufacturing Technician, Line Technician, Machine Operator

Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma26%
Some College26%
Post-Secondary Certificate9%
Associate's Degree22%
Bachelor's Degree17%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years26%
2-4 years30%
4-6 years13%
6-8 years4%
8-10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month17%
1-3 months17%
3-6 months22%
6 months - 1 year30%
1-2 years9%
2-4 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

30 tasks analyzed

Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.

Time: 4%

Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Time: 4%

Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.

Time: 5%

Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Time: 6%

Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Time: 7%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityAnalytical ThinkingIntegrityInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceCooperationSelf ControlAchievement/EffortPersistenceIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$77,390

per year

Mean Wage

$79,740

per year

Employment

64K

workers

Wage Range

$47,010 - $114,630

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$47,010Median: $77,390$114,630
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