Manufacturing Production Technicians

Employers

Manufacturing production technicians work in a variety of manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S., although employment is concentrated in industrialized areas. Many production technicians work in manufacturing industries such as chemicals, motor vehicles, food processing, textile mill products, primary metals, and fabricated metal products. Others work for public utilities, government agencies, and mining, oil, and gas extraction companies.

Starting Out

Job listings are found through local trade unions and trade associations, as well as by contacting companies directly. Technician jobs can be found in the automotive, plastics, textile, electronics, packaging, food, beverage, and aerospace industries, with large organizations offering more job openings. Technicians also find jobs through employment Web sites such as iHireManufacturing.com, as well as Indeed.com, Monster.com, and Recruiter.com, among others. State employment offices are another good source for job listings in manufacturing.