Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Lexington, 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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Production Associate - 3rd Shift

  • Lexington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 1 day ago

The ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-10 hours) The ability to read measurements, work or calculate numbers, use handheld tools, including but not limited to handheld pallet jacks,...

Production Associate 1st shift

  • Lexington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 1 day ago

The ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-10 hours) The ability to read measurements, work or calculate numbers, use handheld tools, including but not limited to handheld pallet jacks,...

Instructor, Certified Production Technician (CPT) Course - Adjunct Guilford Technical Community College

  • Jamestown, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamestown, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Description Summary: Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning...

Process Technician I (Chemical Operator) 2nd shift

  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical...

Production Associate

  • Jamestown, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Jamestown, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Bringing Home the Dough $18.55 to start, $19.05 after 90 days Performs production line tasks as directed by person in charge....

Production Tech

  • Salisbury, NC (14 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC (14 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 13 days ago

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Fabricator makes, repairs, adapts, and rectifies tools, dies and other pieces of mechanical equipment with high precision specifications and tolerances by...

Assembly Technician (3rd Shift)

  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Inside the Role Perform physically demanding manufacturing duties including repetitive processes, moderate to heavy lifting, the use of machinery and following standardized work procedures at...

Production Associates - Hiring Immediately!

  • Asheboro, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Asheboro, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Production Associates - Hiring Immediately! for job now Description Staff Management | SMX has immediate openings for Production Associates in Asheboro! We are looking for hardworking, dedicated...

Medical Equipment Technician (DOT)

  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 22 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...

Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Technician - Lexington

  • Lexington, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 22 days ago

Position Overview: Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock is adding an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Manufacturing Technician role to our Sub-Assembly production line in Lexington NC....

Assembly Technician

  • Lexington, NC
  • 23 days ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 23 days ago

Aerotek Assembly Technician in Lexington , North Carolina Looking for a Mechanical Assembler! *Pay: $20-22/HR * Shift 1st shift, Monday through Friday Responsibilities Stack assembled parts after...

Die Cast Process Technician

  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • High Point, NC (19 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 25 days ago

Die Cast Process Technician Industrial & Manufacturing $ 20 - $ 32 / Year location_on High Point, North Carolina work_outline Direct Hire favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Die...

Production Associate 2nd Shift

  • Welcome, NC (12 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Welcome, NC (12 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Job Description JOB DETAILS Base Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, plus $1 per hour shift differential Shift available: 2nd shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm, plus overtime when needed DUTIES...

Production Associate 3rd Shift

  • Welcome, NC (12 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Welcome, NC (12 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Job Description JOB DETAILS Base Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, plus $1 per hour shift differential Shift available: 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, plus overtime when needed...

Assembly Tech I (Temp to Perm Conversion)

  • Randleman, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Randleman, NC (23 miles from Lexington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

The primary duties of the Assembly Tech 1 are to build, wire, and assemble generator sets per engineering documents as well as the assembly lead's instructions. This will include the setting of...

Demographic Data for Lexington, NC

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Systems II
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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Lexington, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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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