Production Technician
Amrize · Emporia, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10%
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Amrize (industrial) in Emporia, VA. As directed, lubricate, inspect, adjust or make repairs to process equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $68k–$88k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 85%
- 5S 24%
- SAP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
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- 2
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Production Technician at Amrize in other locations
Amrize lists this title in 7 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from AmrizeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the role
The Operation Technician maintains the operation of an industrial Fly Ash processing plant.
Education: High school diploma
Required Work Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in an industrial workplace with experience in:
- ✓Troubleshooting equipment
- ✓Operating mobile equipment
- ✓Must have a valid driver’s license
Travel
Requirements
Less than 10%
Additional
Requirements
- ✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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Location: Geocycle Skippers VA
Job Req ID: 18238
Join our amazing team and contribute as a
Production Technician
What you'll accomplish
- •Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment
- •Responsible to maintain and monitor efficient operation of all production processes.
- •Make routine operation and preventative maintenance inspections of process equipment, report all unusual conditions, and prepare work orders for maintenance when required.
- •Operate skid loader, front end loader, forklift and other equipment.
- •As directed, lubricate, inspect, adjust or make repairs to process equipment.
- •Collect process and product samples.
- •Completion of the Area Safety Inspection, Mobile Equipment Checklist and any other documentation as required.
- •General housekeeping - keep work areas clean.
- •Must be able to work rotating shifts.
- •Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- •Other duties as assigned.
What we offer
- •Competitive salary
- •Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- •Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- •Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- •Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- •Paid time off & paid holidays
- •Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- •Educational Assistance Program
- •Dress for your day
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.