Manufacturing Technician Jobs in South Dakota

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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Equipment Technician

  • Brookings, SD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 1 hour ago

Equipment Technician Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Equipment Technician...

Equipment Technician

  • Yankton, SD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 6 hours ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

HME Medical Equipment Technician

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

Location: Avera at Home Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this...

Medical Equipment Technician II

  • Watertown, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 5 days ago

Location: Avera Home Medical Equipment-Watertown Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay...

HME Medical Equipment Technician II

  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago

Location: Avera Home Medical Equipment-Pierre Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this...

Production Associate I

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Assembler will be responsible for assembly of axles and related components on the assembly line....

Manufacturing Planner\/ Scheduler

  • Watertown, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 10 days ago

\n Level: Experienced \n Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD \n Salary Range: Undisclosed \n \n Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Manufacturing...

CNC Milling Process Technician

  • Britton, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Britton, SD
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: CNC Machinist / CNC Milling Process Technician Department: Machining FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Production Manager Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist /...

CNC Milling Process Technician

  • Watertown, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: CNC Milling Process Technician Department: Machining FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Production Manager Job Summary: (Opportunity located in the NE area of SD - relocation...

CNC Milling Process Technician

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: CNC Milling Process Technician Department: Machining FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Production Manager Job Summary: (Opportunity located in the NE area of SD - relocation...

Equipment Technician

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Watertown, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 12 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Brookings, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 12 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 12 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Equipment Technician

  • Pierre, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 12 days ago

Gpac is working with a long-standing heavy equipment company that is looking for an Equipment Mechanic! This company prides itself as a multi-generational business that invites a family-friendly...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Manufacturing Technician Jobs in South Dakota

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 Dakota 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 Dakota
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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