How to hire a senior manufacturing technician

How to hire a senior manufacturing technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior 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 senior manufacturing technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior manufacturing technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior manufacturing technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A senior manufacturing technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior manufacturing technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Senior Manufacturing Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Manufacturing Technician	Industrial engineering technicians help industrial engineers implement designs to use personnel, materials, and machines effectively in factories, stores, healthcare organizations, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.	$18-35
   Validation Technologist	A validation technologist works with a process chief and applies validation methods to complete tasks and carry out installations. They perform operational protocol duties and do reviews daily... Show more	$18-31
   Quality Technician Engineer	Quality specialists are quality assurance professionals who make sure that the organization's standards are constantly maintained in their products. They are employed in various industries, like technology and manufacturing... Show more	$30-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • Harvest
   • GMP
   • Production Equipment
   • Process Equipment
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Cell Culture
   • Media Preparation
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • R
   • Clean Room Environment
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • FDA
   • Minor Troubleshooting

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage unit operations HPLC, UFDF, centrifugation, and homogenization.
   • Manage a team of 16 technicians on all phases of the Fab start up: from process formation to manufacturing readiness.
   • Produce and prepare statistical process control documentation and reports for engineering evaluation in a GMP, FDA and ISO regulate environment.
   • Ensure procedural compliance; ISO9000, ESD, SPC, and OSHA regulations.
   • Follow all safety and ESD procedures.
   • Organize and file all HACCP paperwork.

   More senior manufacturing technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior manufacturing technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A senior manufacturing technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a senior manufacturing technician in Indiana may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level senior manufacturing technician usually earns less than a senior-level senior manufacturing technician. Additionally, a senior manufacturing technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average senior manufacturing technician salary

   $53,077yearly

   $25.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior manufacturing technician salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average senior manufacturing technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$65,967	$32
   2	Oregon	$60,919	$29
   3	Texas	$60,644	$29
   4	New York	$56,583	$27
   5	Michigan	$54,607	$26
   6	Massachusetts	$54,522	$26
   7	Georgia	$53,551	$26
   8	Illinois	$52,299	$25
   9	Minnesota	$48,305	$23
   10	Missouri	$47,956	$23
   11	Pennsylvania	$47,790	$23
   12	Wisconsin	$47,621	$23
   13	West Virginia	$47,170	$23
   14	Colorado	$45,001	$22
   15	Virginia	$44,842	$22
   16	North Carolina	$43,544	$21
   17	Tennessee	$42,467	$20
   18	Indiana	$42,389	$20
   19	Iowa	$42,247	$20
   20	Florida	$41,860	$20

   Average senior manufacturing technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boehringer Ingelheim	$76,118	$36.60	1
   2	AstraZeneca	$75,773	$36.43	1
   3	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$71,125	$34.19	20
   4	Amgen	$69,912	$33.61	24
   5	Rivian	$68,746	$33.05	8
   6	Merck	$68,449	$32.91	33
   7	Sanofi Genzyme	$68,131	$32.76
   8	Ernst & Young	$67,186	$32.30	37
   9	Gilead Sciences	$66,789	$32.11	6
   10	General Electric	$63,521	$30.54	184
   11	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$62,294	$29.95
   12	Lucid Motors	$60,600	$29.13	49
   13	Mazars USA	$60,480	$29.08
   14	GlobalFoundries	$59,133	$28.43	6
   15	Coherent	$58,286	$28.02	42
   16	General Dynamics	$57,946	$27.86	76
   17	Boeing	$56,901	$27.36	128
   18	Abbott	$56,886	$27.35	58
   19	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$56,647	$27.23	89
   20	Psg	$56,527	$27.18	9

4. Writing a senior manufacturing technician job description

   A senior manufacturing technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior manufacturing technician job description:

   Senior manufacturing technician job description example

   By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.
   At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.
   
   Customer
   We focus on our customers' success
   Innovation
   We create better solutions
   Collaboration
   We create success together
   Inclusion
   We always interact with others respectfully
   Candor
   We are open and honest with one another
   Integrity
   We do the right things and do things right
   Job Summary
   The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of functions such as installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems. This position will handles complex technical work including electrical, controls and other advanced manufacturing technologies. Daily work will includes working from schematics, drawings, layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment as well as assists in the installation of production and development equipment and machinery.
   
   Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
   1. Adheres to Integer's Values and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
   2. Performs complex troubleshooting and repairs, including electrical and controls. May use CAD software and assist with blueprints and tool design.
   3. Modifies existing equipment or processes to improve operation. Works in cooperation with manufacturing engineers and may participate in other production and assembly duties to ensure manufacturing floor flow. May do research in partnership with Development.
   4. Leads mechanical maintenance including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service and repairs to production equipment.
   5. Develops and executes testing methods and/or interpret drawing and specifications. May write technical troubleshooting documentation for inner department use.
   6. Assist manufacturing engineers in the qualification, debugging, and repair of equipment.
   7. Ensures appropriate functionality, and operation of semi-automated systems.
   8. Acts as the liaison and point of contact for service contractors and vendors.
   9. Responsible for communicating status of investigation activities to appropriate department stakeholders.
   10. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and correct equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.
   11. Designs, recommends, assembles and installs equipment/apparatus and processes for product fabrication, research and development or analysis and testing.
   12. May train peers on technical repairs, maintenance, and set-up of production equipment.
   13. Contributes to the development and compliance of ISO and GMP quality system.
   14. Documents tasks, PM results and or corrective actions in CMMS.
   15. Performs other functions as required.
   
   Job Requirements
   
   Minimum Education: High School / Vocational Tech Degree required. Associate's degree in related engineering field (General Science/Engineering) preferred.
   Minimum Experience: 5-7 year experience; 3-5 year experience (Associate's)
   Specialized Knowledge:
   Analytical Trouble Shooting. Ability to read technical drawings/prints. Technical writing skills. Strong mechanical/technical aptitude. Computer skills as required by stated accountabilities.
   Special Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment.
   Other: Provide overtime coverage for alternate shifts or weekends as required
   U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior 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 senior manufacturing technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior 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.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior manufacturing technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 senior manufacturing technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior manufacturing technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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