Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Kansas

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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Production Technician

  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 hours ago

Company Overview COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions...

Ag Equipment Technician Needed!

  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Prairie Village, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Gpac has surfaced an amazing company looking for an Ag Equipment Technician! Position Attributes Analyze and understand a customer’s concern and to provide a solution at the time of need or...

Ag Equipment Technician Needed!

  • Great Bend, KS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Great Bend, KS
  • 16 hours ago

Gpac has surfaced an amazing company looking for an Ag Equipment Technician! Position Attributes Analyze and understand a customer’s concern and to provide a solution at the time of need or...

Industrial Technician - Shawnee , KS

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago

Company Description At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name - people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment...

DME Durable Medical Equipment Technician

  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago

Details Department: Distribution Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, (4) 10 hour rotating work days, including weekends and rotating On-Call schedule Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Home...

Final Assembly Technician

  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago

FUNCTION: Repairs and maintains motors and parts. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Review work orders and prioritizes work. Troubleshoots problems with motors. Tears down and repairs motors and blowers....

Construction Equipment Technician

  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Wichita - S. West Street - Wichita, KS Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $23.00 - $45.00 Hourly Job Shift : Any Job Category :...

Production Associate

  • De Soto, KS
  • 6 days ago
  • De Soto, KS
  • 6 days ago

Production Associate at Intellisource Production Associate at Intellisource in De Soto, Kansas Posted in General Business 21 days ago. Type: Full-Time $22.00 per year Job Description: Job...

Post Production Technician - 1st Shift (Open Application)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago

Over de functie We are looking for a full-time Post Production Technician that has experience compounding ophthalmic and intravenous solutions from a manufacturing, hospital or home infusion...

Manufacturing Planner 2

  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 8 days ago

Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and...

Biomedical Equipment Technician I

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago

Overview Biomedical Equipment Technician I - Lenexa, KS - Monday to Friday 2:00PM-10:30PM Responsible for the repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment and documentation of equipment service...

Manufacturing Planner-2nd Shift

  • Wichita, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 9 days ago

Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and...

Production Associate - Garment Fulfillment Associate - Temporary

  • Olathe, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 10 days ago

Requisition Number: 195053 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate - Garment Fulfillment Associate to support the Rental Division. The Garment Fulfillment Associate is responsible...

Process Technician (3rd Shift)

  • Olathe, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 10 days ago

Overview We are seeking a full-time Process Technician (3rd Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Engineering in current and new manufacturing...

Assembly Technician

  • Wathena, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Wathena, KS
  • 11 days ago

Description Summit Truck Bodies is a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Kansas

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Manufacturing Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Kansas 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 Kansas
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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