Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Washington

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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Mobility Equipment Technician

  • Tacoma, WA
  • moments ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • moments ago

Job Title: Mobility Equipment Technician Location: Tacoma, WA Company: Numotion Pay Range: $22.68/HR - $29.48/HR Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Why...

Senior Manufacturing Technician

  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 hour ago

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician....

Equipment Technician

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Description This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on second shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a shift differential of $1.20 per hour per provisions of the collective...

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Equipment Technician 3 Washington State University

  • Pullman, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pullman, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Equipment Technician 3 Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: March 17, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available...

Experienced Manufacturing Planner

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Experienced Manufacturing Planner Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Planner to join our team in Seattle, WA. The selected...

Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (1st Shift)

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 hours ago

or equivalent experience Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements Experience working with Electro-Mechanical...

Electro-Mechanical Production Technician

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Description The Maritime Systems Division (MSD) of Leidos develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions for a range of...

Production Technician I

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day ago

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician I at our Lynnwood, WA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and...

Manufacturing Specialist

  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago

Overview CORT Party Rental is hiring immediately for Production Specialists! The Production Specialist in the Tent Manufacturing Department of CORT Party Rental plays an instrumental role in...

Assembly Technician

  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 1 day ago

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+...

Manufacturing Assembler

  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 1 day ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here Atlas Staffing is hiring Manufacturing Assemblers for an excellent manufacturing company in Liberty Lake! If you are reliable, a great team player, and have...

Assembly Technician I, Kuiper

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 1 day ago

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities...

Manufacturing Specialist - Swing Shift (4pm-12:30am)

  • Camas, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Camas, WA
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for...

Production Associate - Level II

  • WA
  • 1 day ago
  • WA
  • 1 day ago

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - LEVEL II Western Australia, AUS Career Path: Manufacturing Organization: Cummins Inc. Role Category: On-site Job Type: Shop ReqID: 2411166 DESCRIPTION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:...

MFG Assembly Technician II - All Shifts, Project Kuiper

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 2 days ago

measuring instruments 1+ years able to read, interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements 1+ years of Electro-Mechanical...

Demographic Data for Washington

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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 Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Technicians in Washington 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 Washington
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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