How to hire a manufacturing technician

How to hire a manufacturing technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manufacturing technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manufacturing technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manufacturing technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a manufacturing technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect manufacturing technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of manufacturing technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Manufacturing Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Manufacturing Technician		$12-25
   Production Operator	A production operator is responsible for handling and monitoring manufacturing machines in a factory or similar establishment, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and according to schedule. Aside from assisting with the processing and packaging of goods, a production operator must also conduct necessary inspections to the machine or equipment that they are using to make sure that it is in good condition and is safe to use... Show more	$12-21
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GMP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Hand Tools
   • Production Equipment
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Math
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Basic Math
   • Dexterity
   • Quality Standards
   • CIP
   • FDA
   • Clean Room Environment

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Relay to the oncoming shift everything accomplish and the projected workload through use of PowerPoint and excel.
   • Perform adjustments to CIP equipment and run computer programs in order to automate the cleaning and sanitizing of the equipment.
   • Require reading, writing and arithmetic skills, oral communication, manual dexterity and successful completion of on-the-job training.
   • Inspect ladders, tools, job sites, fire extinguishers, valves, etc.
   • Operate buffing machines that are split for polishers.
   • Provide needed training for new specification fab wide.

   More manufacturing technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the manufacturing technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A manufacturing technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a manufacturing technician in Louisiana may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level manufacturing technician. Additionally, a manufacturing technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average manufacturing technician salary

   $37,853yearly

   $18.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manufacturing technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average manufacturing technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$46,387	$22
   2	New York	$43,339	$21
   3	California	$42,819	$21
   4	Maryland	$42,655	$21
   5	Pennsylvania	$41,988	$20
   6	Rhode Island	$40,219	$19
   7	Illinois	$40,216	$19
   8	Arizona	$40,001	$19
   9	Washington	$39,648	$19
   10	Wisconsin	$39,503	$19
   11	Colorado	$39,322	$19
   12	New Hampshire	$39,181	$19
   13	Minnesota	$38,418	$18
   14	Oregon	$38,215	$18
   15	North Carolina	$37,424	$18
   16	Utah	$37,103	$18
   17	Ohio	$37,018	$18
   18	Texas	$36,549	$18
   19	Alabama	$36,072	$17
   20	Kansas	$35,071	$17

   Average manufacturing technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Qorvo	$64,493	$31.01
   2	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$59,335	$28.53	20
   3	Amphenol	$59,080	$28.40	8
   4	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	$58,169	$27.97	1
   5	Astronics	$53,800	$25.87	10
   6	Gilead Sciences	$53,379	$25.66	2
   7	Zoetis	$53,350	$25.65	15
   8	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$52,783	$25.38	7
   9	Compunnel	$52,689	$25.33	1
   10	Merck	$52,153	$25.07	47
   11	Illumina	$52,104	$25.05
   12	Micron Technology	$51,934	$24.97	34
   13	Amgen	$49,841	$23.96	33
   14	Regeneron	$49,558	$23.83	3
   15	Infinera	$49,111	$23.61
   16	Genentech	$48,954	$23.54	6
   17	AbbVie	$48,383	$23.26	47
   18	General Electric	$47,921	$23.04	232
   19	Boehringer Ingelheim	$47,641	$22.90	5
   20	Biogen	$47,640	$22.90	10

4. Writing a manufacturing technician job description

   A good manufacturing technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manufacturing technician job description:

   Manufacturing technician job description example

   Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years of mechanical experience.

   Nice to Have Skills Dis-assembly, repair and re-assembly of large wind turbine components for inspection testing.

   Schedule/Hours: 1st Shift Mon-Fri.

   Job Description:

   The Remanufacturing Technician will work on a team or individually, to complete maintenance and repair on large wind turbine components. The technician will work to procedures, identify needed changes to procedures and assist in developing/revising written procedures.

   Support team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality, and timely execution

   Work within product schedule requirements

   Provide oversight on contractors as needed

   Participate in pre-work meetings to discuss lift plans, schedule, hazards, and work requirements

   Dis-assembly, repair and re-assembly of large wind turbine components

   Troubleshoot and repair complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbine components

   Help in all areas of work preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision

   Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures

   Communicate work status to management and engineering

   Qualifications/Requirements:

   High School Diploma / GED

   Basic computer skills

   Minimum of 2 years of mechanical experience.

   Desired Characteristics:

   Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels

   Manufacturing experience

   Wind turbine experience

   Gearbox, shafting and/or generator repair experience

   Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision

   Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience

   Experience using hydraulic power tools

   Experience with heavy equipment with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

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   MARS Solutions Group is an IT staffing firm with access to a wide variety of jobs at various clients across the country. We operate with the consultant's best interests in mind and align them with roles that match their skills, aspirations, and interests. MARS values our relationships with consultants. Therefore, we will stay in touch throughout the duration of the contract to ensure the job is going well and that the role meets their career development needs

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5. Post your job

   To find the right manufacturing technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with manufacturing technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit manufacturing technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manufacturing technician job on Zippia to find and recruit manufacturing technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit manufacturing technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manufacturing technician

   Once you've selected the best manufacturing technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manufacturing technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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