Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are At Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and...

Drug Manufacturing Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Aerotek is hiring Lab Specimen Processors in Richmond, VA! Job Description As a Lab Specimen Processor, you will be responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens in accordance with...

Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (Petersburg)

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values...

Electrical Assembly Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Industrial Machine and Control Panel Builder Job Description We are seeking a skilled individual to build industrial machines and control panels for industrial bakery equipment. The...

PM Heavy Equipment Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment - Preventive Maintenance (PM) Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance service on all types of trucks and/or equipment, including diesel and...

Mechanical Assembly Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician Job Description Mechanical Assembly Technicians are responsible for the mechanical assembly of machinery, assemblies, and equipment. They must be able to...

VIB Production Associate I - #BVIIR029

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Title: VIB Production Associate I - #BVIIR029 State Role Title: VIB Associate Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary mid $20,000s up to high $20,000s Pay Band: UG Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision...

Instructor - Certified Production Technician (Part-Time)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: ProTrain is currently recruiting for an experienced in-classroom, and/or LIVE synchronous instructor with experience teaching Certified Production Technician courses. This...

Institute for Contemporary Art Audiovisual Production Specialist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

Institute for Contemporary Art Audiovisual Production Specialist Benefits of working at VCU All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes:...

Bank Equipment Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago

Cennox Bank Equipment Technician Planned - Richmond, VA - Part Time Come Join Our Team! Do you enjoy the freedom of the GIG economy, but you are tired of the ups and downs of the income? Are you a...

Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods seeking to hire multiple full time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Fresh Kitchen located at 600-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, Va 23236. The...

Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated/Overnight)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods seeking to hire multiple full-time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Fresh Kitchen located at 600-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, Va 23236. This...

Production Associate - Bakery

  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is seeking to hire multiple full time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Bakery, located at 2020 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, VA 23230. The...

Production Associate - Bakery - 2nd shift

  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is seeking to hire full time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Bakery, located at 2020 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, VA 23230. The shift...

Equipment Technician

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Equipment Technician needed for growing company! Duties: Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot equipment. Parts are mostly mechanical, replacing parts like o - rings, gaskets, etc. will be some...

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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 Richmond, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA
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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