Manufacturing Production Technicians

Perform initial and ongoing maintenance on production machinery and equipment employing electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer technology.

Career Snapshot

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Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Computers and Electronics Know More
Design Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Physics Know More
Production and Processing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Oral Comprehension Know More
  4. Oral Expression Know More
  5. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  6. Visualization Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Equipment Maintenance Know More
Monitoring Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Quality Control Analysis Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More