Production Technician
Monitor the production quality of goods while operating equipment.
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- What's it like to be a Production Technician?
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- Top skills and experience for Production Technicians
- Is Production Technician the right role for you?
- Production Technician role reviews
What's it like to be a Production Technician?
Production Technicians are responsible for operating and maintaining machinery used in the manufacturing process. Their duties typically include setting up production lines, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and ensuring product quality. They work in various industries such as automotive, food and beverage, electronics and pharmaceuticals. The role requires a strong understanding of production processes, attention to detail, and efficiently working under pressure. Production Technicians often collaborate with engineers and other production staff to optimise manufacturing operations. Other common Production roles include Production Manager, Production Planner and Production Worker.
Tasks and duties
- Operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure efficient manufacturing.
- Setting up production lines and calibrating equipment for various production tasks.
- Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Inspecting products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Recording production data and maintaining accurate logs.
- Collaborating with engineers and production staff to optimise processes.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Production Technician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Batching
Cleanroom Environment
Mechanical Assembly
Troubleshooting
Quality Control
Standard Operating Procedures
Pharmaceuticals
Forklift Licence
Thoroughness
Production Process
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Latest Production Technician reviews
Mar 2025
Good asa starting job for young professionals without experience.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsEasy, stable work. Doesn't tire you mentally, and you can listen to music/audiobook while working.
The challengesNo variety, no career progression, bad salary, very tedious work.
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Jun 2025
Good for quick cash
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Process Plant Operations (Chemical and Oil)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsTwo weeks off, and the employees you work with
The challengesManagement and supervision, all the decision makers
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