Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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 Specialist

LGG Industrial
Baton Rouge, LA
9 days ago

LGG Industrial
Baton Rouge, LA
9 days ago

LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...

Heavy Equipment Technician

Sorrento, LA
3 days ago

Sorrento, LA
3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment - Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance service on all types of trucks and/or equipment, including diesel and...

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Natchitoches, LA
3 hours ago

Natchitoches, LA
3 hours ago

About this role: As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. You will also train and...

Production Associate (Cylinder Processor)

Hahnville, LA
5 hours ago

Hahnville, LA
5 hours ago

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc Production Associate (Cylinder Processor) Location\: Hahnville, LA Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to join our team! This role will fill,...

Gauge Assembly Technician

Baton Rouge, LA
1 day ago

Baton Rouge, LA
1 day ago

Gauge Assembly Technician PVI Holdings Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $40.6K - $56.2K a year 2 days ago Qualifications TWIC Card OSHA Calipers High school diploma or GED Assembly...

Production Technician

Plaquemine, LA
3 days ago

Plaquemine, LA
3 days ago

SUMMARY Assist in the operations of the unit using sound and safe environmental procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Demonstrates strong...

Drug Manufacturing Technician

Gretna, LA
4 days ago

Gretna, LA
4 days ago

Drug Manufacturing Technician Job Location: Gretna, LA Shift Timings: Monday - Firday 4 PM - 9:30 PM Pay Rate : $14.00/hr Job Description: This position is Non Exempt....

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Lake Charles, LA
4 days ago

Lake Charles, LA
4 days ago

Overview Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering...

Assembly Technician

Youngsville, LA
4 days ago

Youngsville, LA
4 days ago

Staffmark is currently hiring an Assembly Technician to join a dynamic team in Youngsville, LA. If you have experience in a machine shop environment, can read blueprints, and have a strong...

Print Production Specialist

Grambling, LA
6 days ago

Grambling, LA
6 days ago

Field Representative II, MS Onsite Technical Support Position Profile This position may involve one or more of the following responsibilities for high-end equipment (Segment 5+): press operation,...

On-Call Pilot Plant Technician

Lafayette, LA
8 days ago

Lafayette, LA
8 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

Fire & Safety Equipment Technician - Located in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA
13 days ago

Lake Charles, LA
13 days ago

Located in Lake Charles, LA Job Description: Fire and Safety Equipment Technician Job Summary The Fire and Safety (F&S) Equipment Technician is responsible for the periodic and annual testing and...

Rental Equipment Technician

Saint Rose, LA
14 days ago

Saint Rose, LA
14 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been...

Mfg Production Technician I (Extrusion)

Carencro, LA
15 days ago

Carencro, LA
15 days ago

1. Monitor ingredients to assure line runs properly. 2. Operating extrusion equipment properly and safely. 3. Starting up and shutting down extrusion equipment properly and safely. 4. Reading all...

Medical Equipment Technician

Westwego, LA
17 days ago

Westwego, LA
17 days ago

Description AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today! At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

Moving to Louisiana? Find some basic demographic data about Louisiana below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Louisiana

Local

National

Total Population

4,657,278

Number of Businesses

106,764

Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing

Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the worlds #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department. Develop the fundamental skills...

Manufacturing Systems II

Learn how to analyze manufacturing systems to optimize performance and control costs and better understand the flow of material and information. Manufacturing systems are complex systems that...

Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes

Study the processes used to manufacture products ranging from toys to smartphones, and learn fundamental principles and practical considerations that enable production at scale. Have you wondered...

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana offer the following education background

High School or GED

34.6%

Bachelor's Degree

22.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.9%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Master's Degree

7.5%

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 Louisiana

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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