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Manufacturing Production Technicians

Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.

Tasks Include:

  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
  • Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
  • Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
  • Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
  • Start up and shut down processing equipment.
  • Prepare and assemble materials.
  • Provide advice or training to other technicians.
  • Measure and record data associated with operating equipment.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:



Virginia: +11.8%

National: + 5.2%

 

Education

Post-Secondary Certificate

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)


Average Earnings:

 

National

$59,060.00

State

$69,954.98

Regional


 

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