Career Details

Manufacturing Technician Level 1

Description

A Manufacturing Technician operates precision machinery, systems, and processes. Typical skills expected in these positions usually include: CAD skills, computer controlled machine programming, precision measurement, process and machine trouble-shooting, problem-solving, machine maintenance and proficient use of diagnostic and statistical tools. Manufacturing Technicians have enough broad-based knowledge about a multi-step process to successfully troubleshoot and solve problems beyond the scope of typical "machine operators."

Certifying Organization

Manufacturing Skills Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist I

Certifying Organization

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Fuel Gas Inspector

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Electric Vehicle Technician

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

B - Advanced

Related Careers

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

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.

RealisticConventionalInvestigative

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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