Manufacturing Technician Jobs in South Carolina

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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WAI Global

Automotive Parts - Production Associate

Get ready to spark a revolution in automotive excellence! We're on the hunt for talented and enthusiastic automotive parts remanufacturing team members to take the lead working with top-notch...

Weyerhaeuser

Log Yard Utility Person

Weyerhaeuser’s log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina has an opening for a Utility Person. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, conducting various...

Production Technician Lead

  • Moore, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Moore, SC
  • 5 days ago

Production Technician Lead Job Locations: US-SC-Moore ID 2024-2166 Category Production/Indirect Position Type Full_time Overview Position Summary The Production Shift Lead supports the Production...

Production Technician

  • Moore, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Moore, SC
  • 5 days ago

Ownership Safely operate all production machinery including forklifts, pallet jacks, hoses, etc. Manually handle cased goods around manufacturing area....

Assembly Technician

  • Duncan, SC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Duncan, SC
  • 1 hour ago

Are you seeking a new career with a company that thrives on innovation? Wabtec has over 150 years of success as the leader of innovative technologies and responsible operations across the world....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview: Job Title: Manufacturing Technician We are looking for: Syensqo is seeking a hardworking, dedicated individual to join our team in Rock Hill, SC....

Production Associate

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day 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...

Production Associate- Can Start ASAP

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day ago

Production Associate Job Description: As a Production Associate, you will utilize basic tools and inspection equipment to ensure the production of quality parts. Your role includes minor equipment...

Assembly Technician

  • Manning, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Manning, SC
  • 2 days ago

Kelly Services in partnership with Cummins, formerly Meritor, has immediate openings to join the Cummins team in Manning, SC. Several Assembly Technician opportunities will be available on 2nd...

Production Associate lll

  • Seneca, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Seneca, SC
  • 2 days ago

What will you do? Builds and assembles starter units, drives, Gate 700s and Gate 800s. Comprehensive understanding of cabling, diagrams, drawings, and unit specs Accurately test and troubleshoot...

Production Associate - 1st Shift

  • Newberry, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Newberry, SC
  • 2 days ago

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Production Specialist

  • Beaufort, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Beaufort, SC
  • 2 days ago

The purpose of this position is to provide pre-production, production and post-production work for various events (live and recorded), interviews, webcast programs, County packages, and all other...

Production Associate

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 3 days ago

Production Associate Job Description: As a Production Associate, you will utilize basic tools and inspection equipment to ensure the production of quality parts. Your role includes minor equipment...

Production Technician, Level 7 - D Shift

  • Roebuck, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Roebuck, SC
  • 4 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Process Technician

  • Anderson, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 4 days ago

Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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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 South Carolina

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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