Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Durham, 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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Facilities Food Equipment Technician II - Raleigh/Durham

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Summary: Provide equipment, cooking and food prep maintenance, repair and support for the Fresh Foods (including Starbucks departments) to assigned service calls and/or specific stores/areas....

Sr. Manufacturing Specialist I, MFG Tech Ops

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

About this RoleIn this Sr. Manufacturing Specialist I role, you will be responsible for manufacturing support tasks including technical writing, project management, and process implementation in...

Process Technician - Visual Inspection (Night Shift)

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Sr. Manufacturing Specialist I, MFG Tech Ops

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Company DescriptionJob Description About this Role In this Sr. Manufacturing Specialist I role, you will be responsible for manufacturing support tasks including technical writing, project...

Process Technician - QA Visual Inspection

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Lead Process Technician - QA Visual Inspection

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Process Technician - Filling Nights

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Medical Equipment Technician-Delivery

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 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...

Manufacturing Technician (Maintenance) - 2nd Shift

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Company DescriptionJob Description About This Role As a Sr Manufacturing Technician (Maintenance), you will manage the day-to-day activities within the Maintenance department....

Semiconductor Manufacturing Tech 2

  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago

Job Details: Summary The Manufacturing Technician will process product and assist with process development for Nuvotronics PolyStrata technology....

Manufacturing Process Technician-Device Assembly (Night Shift)

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

ASU Production Technician

  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago

JOB TITLE ASU Production Technician Responsible forMaintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift workposition although situations may require work outside normal...

Manufacturing Specialist, Upstream

  • Durham, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary The incumbent will support GMP manufacturing operations for late-phase and commercial mammalian Cell Culture programs and oversee compliance activities for the department. The...

Manufacturing Specialist I/II

  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for supporting equipment and cGMP operations for the upstream, downstream, and/or manufacturing support teams in a large-scale...

Manufacturing Technician II (Sterile Injection)

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary The Manufacturing Technician II (Compound/Fill/Finish) is accountable for results in a fast-paced environment and assists with the manufacturing of sterile injectable products in vial and...

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Durham, NC

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Durham, 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 Durham, 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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