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MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III - 1st Shift (6am-4:30pm)
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$59,557 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Performs technical manufacturing and automation support activities related to the assembly, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes. Supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations through equipment setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve quality and productivity objectives. Job Requirements Conduct equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts management, and support sustained production activities. Operate production equipment and tools used in the manufacture, assembly, testing, and packaging of products. Follow blueprints, work instructions, guidelines, diagrams, and schematics to ensure product quality and customer specifications are met. Support manufacturing process improvements through equipment modifications, quality control activities, and in-process production testing. Troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC-controlled systems, industrial robots, and machine vision systems. Perform root cause analysis on equipment and process failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and product quality. Assist with commissioning, validation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automation systems. Document maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, and process improvements in accordance with company procedures. Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams to resolve issues and achieve productivity, safety, and quality goals. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, increasing throughput, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). What your background should look like Requires 3-4 years or more of related manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or engineering technician experience. High school diploma required; Associate degree (AA) or equivalent technical training preferred.