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Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Industry
🏭Manufacturing
Jobs per Year
1,467
Avg Houston Wage
$24

Career Overview

Manufacturing technicians work to raise production quality and profitability. By planning and testing industrial products, they help engineers improve manufacturing processes and output. They may assess prototypes, analyze machinery performance.

Working as a manufacturing technician, you will help engineers solve problems affecting manufacturing. You would also prepare machinery and equipment plans, design workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.

Requirements

Short-term training
Certification / License

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$22 - $27/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$51 - $59/hr
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