Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Illinois

A Manufacturing Technician is a crucial part of the manufacturing industry, fulfilling a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the efficiency and quality of production processes. They are typically tasked with maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and testing products for quality. They may also be involved in the research and development process, helping to design and implement new manufacturing methods and technologies.

Important skills for a Manufacturing Technician include mechanical and technical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. Familiarity with manufacturing software is often required, and knowledge of specific manufacturing technologies may be necessary depending on the industry. Certifications like the Manufacturing Technician certification (MT1) or Certified Production Technician (CPT) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Manufacturing Technician, an individual might have roles such as Production Operator, Assembly Technician, or Quality Control Inspector.

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Process Technician / Mold Set Up - Plastic Injection Molding

molding: 5 years (Preferred) Troubleshooting: 3 years (Preferred) Shift Availability: 2nd shift...

Manufacturing Production Associate

  • Alsip, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Description We are seeking a Manufacturing Production Associate who is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, ensuring on-time delivery, managing internal workflows, and...

Production Associate

  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Job Location: Franklin Park Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello,...

Medical Equipment Technician II

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are At Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and...

Furniture Assembly Technician

  • Peru, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Peru, IL
  • 1 day ago

Furniture Assembly Technician Opportunity is part-time, on-going Assembly work for both in-store (Nationwide Office supply chain) and in-home furniture assembly. As an Independent Contractor with...

Furniture Assembly Technician ($18-$20/hr & Next-Day Pay)

  • Quincy, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 1 day ago

Furniture Assembly Technician Opportunity is part-time, on-going Assembly work for both in-store (Nationwide Office supply chain) and in-home furniture assembly. As an Independent Contractor with...

Production Associate

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for executing processes in production at Takeda’s manufacturing facility in Round Lake, Illinois, while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health...

Manufacturing Technician I

  • Round Lake, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Round Lake, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for executing processes in production at Takeda’s manufacturing facility in Round Lake, Illinois, while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health...

Equipment Technician

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago

Equipment Technician Everclean Car Wash Arlington Heights, Illinois Maintain car wash equipment for various sites throughout ChicagolandMake necessary programming adjustments for best-in-class...

Production Associate

  • Pawnee, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Pawnee, IL
  • 1 day ago

Aerotek Production Associate in Pawnee , Illinois Job Title: Rail Car Loader (2nd Shift) Location: Pawnee, IL Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (M-F) Company Overview: Continually developing creative...

Production Technician (Wknds Fri-Sun 12hr days)

  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL
  • 1 day ago

Production Technician (Wknds Fri-Sun 12hr days) We are looking for a Production Technician for our Elgin, IL facility. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and monitoring of the...

Sign Production Specialist

  • Morton Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Morton Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago

FASTSIGNS #100101 is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team! Benefits/Perks: Competitive Pay Paid Vacation and Holiday Performance Bonus Ongoing Training Opportunities...

Production Associate II

  • Beecher, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Beecher, IL
  • 2 days ago

Location: Beecher, IL Position: Production Associate II Shift: 1st- 6:00 am-4:30 pm- Monday - Thursday Pay: $19.87/hour From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company,...

Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

  • Henning, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Henning, IL
  • 2 days ago

Shift: This role is 2nd Shift, 5:00 PM-5:15 AMHourly Rate: $19.17 an hour Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra...

Production Associate (Cylinder Processor) - 25000373

  • Cahokia, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Cahokia, IL
  • 3 days ago

at Linde Gas & Equipment Inc in Cahokia, Illinois, United States Job Description Linde Gas & Equipment Inc Production Associate (Cylinder Processor) Location: Cahokia, IL Linde Gas & Equipment...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Systems I
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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
7.4%
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 Manufacturing Technicians in Illinois
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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