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Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Industry
🏭Manufacturing
Jobs per Year
1,467
Houston Entry Wage
$22 - $27/hr

Career Overview

Manufacturing technicians work to raise production quality and profitability. By planning and testing industrial products, they help engineers improve manufacturing processes and output. They may assess prototypes, analyze machinery performance.

Working as a manufacturing technician, you will help engineers solve problems affecting manufacturing. You would also prepare machinery and equipment plans, design workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 2 Training Programs available for this career path

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Manufacturing Technician 1
Manufacturing Technician 2
Manufacturing Technician 3

Requirements

Certification / License
Short-term training
Associate's degree

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$22 - $27/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$51 - $59/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Manufacturing Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Advanced Manufacturing - Automation & Robotics
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College

Advanced Manufacturing - Automation & Robotics

Manufacturing
Jobs: 1,467Wage: $22-$27/hr
Duration: 2 years
Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Maintenance
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College

Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Maintenance

Manufacturing
Jobs: 1,467Wage: $22-$27/hr
Duration: 2 years
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