Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Asheville, NC

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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Medical Equipment Technician

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 2 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...

Process Technician Trainee - Nights

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

molding process....

GE Production Technician - Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) - 4th shift

  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Summary Job Description About GE Aerospace Are you ready to elevate your future? You'll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today...

Sr Manufacturing Technician (1st shift)

  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago

.), Standing for full shift Job Description Work as a Senior Manufacturing Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Make a global impact....

Process Technician

  • Arden, NC (8 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arden, NC (8 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply...

Production Associate Entry level

  • Asheville, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 16 days ago

Join our team as a Manufacturing Technician and help craft the future of aerospace in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment....

DAHA Assembly Tech 1

  • Black Mountain, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Black Mountain, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 23 days ago

DAHA Assembly Tech 1 Hourly Black Mountain, NC, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1262 Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in...

Production Technician

  • Asheville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Production Technician Production Technician Basic Function: Set up, test, adjust, and shut down manufacturing machinery including but not limited to solder pots, automated jack and connecter...

Production Associate

  • Asheville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

MILLS MANUFACTURING CORP Production Associate in Asheville , North Carolina JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Production Associate Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Production Supervisor...

GE Production Technician Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) 2nd shift

  • Asheville, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 45+ days ago

GE Aerospace GE Production Technician - Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) - 2nd shift in Asheville , North Carolina Job Description Summary Job Description About GE Aerospace Are you ready to...

Production Technician

  • Candler, NC (10 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Candler, NC (10 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to...

Manufacturing Technician II

  • Fairview, NC (11 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fairview, NC (11 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview TE Connectivity's...

GE Production Technician - Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) - 3rd shift

  • Asheville, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Summary Job Description About GE Aerospace Are you ready to elevate your future? You'll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today...

Sr Manufacturing Technician - 1st & 2nd shift (6am-2pm or 2pm-10:30pm)

  • Asheville, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required...

Production Associate

  • Fletcher, NC (10 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fletcher, NC (10 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Position at Wilsonart Production Associate Pay: $22.88/hr - plus shift premium (Rotating Shifts) Wilsonart is a company on the move. An international company built on big ideas. We are made up of...

Demographic Data for Asheville, NC

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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 I
Learn about manufacturing systems and ways to analyze them in terms of material flow and storage, information flow, capacities, and times and durations of events, especially random events. In this...
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...

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Asheville, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Manufacturing Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Asheville, NC 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 Asheville, NC
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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