Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Allentown, PA

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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MillerKnoll

Textile Application Specialist

  • MillerKnoll
  • East Greenville, PA (13 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • East Greenville, PA (13 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Microchip Manufacturing Technician

  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

Aerotek Is Hiring For Microchip Manufacturing Technicians in Allentown, PA! Job Description: Become a key player in the semiconductor industry as a Manufacturing Technician....

Production Associate I - FEP Heat Shrink (Fox Hill) Third Shift Mon-Fri 11pm-7:30am

  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed...

Lead Production Technician - ILP 3rd Shift

  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Our Lead Inspection, Labeling and Packaging (ILP) Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. The role oversees planning,...

Production Technician I - ILP 3rd Shift

  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Our Inspection, Labeling and Packaging (ILP) Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your...

Production Associate

  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then...

Cleanroom DC Manufacturing Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary: The DC Manufacturing Technician follows instructions and blueprints to assemble Custom Single Run (CSR) Disposable Containers (DC) for use in the biopharmaceutical industry....

Production Associate

  • Milford, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Milford, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Georgia-Pacific Production Associate in Milford , New Jersey Your JobGeorgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associates in Milford, NJ! Salary *...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Telford, PA (20 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Telford, PA (20 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Our Manufacturing Technicians are focused on optimizing manufacturing processes through continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics....

Production Associate

  • Allentown, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 12 days ago

Production Associate Location: Easton, PA 18045 Shifts: Monday - Friday 2 nd shift 3pm 11:30pm 3 rd shift 11pm 7:30am Start and train on scheduled shift. Pay: $19 /hr Job Description: Perform...

Production Technician

  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably...

Respiratory Equipment Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 13 days ago

Join a team that delivers excellence. Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse...

Production Associate (US)

  • Hatfield, PA (24 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hatfield, PA (24 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down...

Process Technician (Non-Respirator)

  • Alpha, NJ (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alpha, NJ (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Process Technician Location: Alpha, NJ Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. is in search of a Process Technician! This role will focus on performing various related processes...

Production Tech

  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Breinigsville, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably...

Demographic Data for Allentown, PA

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Manufacturing Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Allentown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Allentown, PA 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 Allentown, PA
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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