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Process Technician
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Also Known as:
Final Operations Technician, Metallurgical Lab Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Service Technician, Experimental Machining Lab Manager, Value Stream Manager, Quality Technician, Engineering Technician, Tool Room Supervisor, Support Technician
What is a
Process Technician
?
A Process Technician supports and handles the daily operational tasks in the assigned unit. Responsibilities include monitoring measuring instruments, and checking levels of solutions in storage vessels and the temperature of equipment. The Process Technician also assists with maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting of problems. The Technician ensures that the work area is clean, neat and safe.
Process Technician works on the factory floor where they monitor processes, test batch quality, maintain equipment logbooks, ensure the area is clean, and report any machine faults to your supervisor.
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Why Become
Process Technician
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
8,800
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Operation Monitoring
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Development environment software
Industrial control software
What Does a
Process Technician
Do?
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
Select project materials.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
87,100
professionals
2028:
89,400
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
8,800
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$62,990
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Electronics Technician
Maintenance Electrician
Maintenance Technician
Common Next Positions
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Automation Technician
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