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Manufacturing Technician I - Machining (Level DOE)

Doosan Bobcat · Gwinner, ND

Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Doosan Bobcat (industrial) in Gwinner, ND. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop and optimize machining processes, support prototype and pilot builds, troubleshoot equipment, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
DOE, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling

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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 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 876 other live manufacturing postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$103k, from 114 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 50%
  • ✓ Tooling 39%
  • ✓ CNC 29%
  • ✓ Machining 29%
  • Lean 20%

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Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, Robotics, Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Doosan Bobcat in Gwinner

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At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers – and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader.

Job Information

Are you passionate about manufacturing, technology, and solving complex challenges?

As a Manufacturing Technician - Machining, you'll play a critical role in supporting advanced machining operations, process development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop and optimize machining processes, support prototype and pilot builds, troubleshoot equipment, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You'll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies while helping drive operational excellence across the facility.

Why Join Us?

  • •Work with advanced machining, automation, and manufacturing technologies.

Gain hands-on experience with CNC equipment, robotics, tooling, and process optimization.

Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals.

Contribute directly to initiatives that improve product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Build valuable technical and problem-solving skills while supporting innovative manufacturing solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about machining, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance through innovation and continuous improvement.

Process Analysis

  • •Interpret prints to ensure parts/machines meet specifications.
  • •Recommend modifications to preliminary engineering designs for the purpose of process, safety, quality, and cost.
  • •Work with appropriate departments during prototype and pilot builds to ensure product or component meets process and design specifications. Investigate and recommend modifications to parts or process.
  • •Program & Troubleshoot-Program equipment (laser, press brake, machining centers, robots, etc.)
  • •Study specifications/plan sequence of operations for manufacturing processes.
  • •Assist in the evaluation, justification, design, selection and implementation of machines, tools and equipment that increases quality and reduces cost.
  • •Assist in the investigation of manufacturing processes or problems (safety, quality, delivery, cost). Make and implement recommendations to resolve and/or correct such problems.
  • •Implement engineering changes on the shop floor along with writing work instructions and training the operators.
  • •Assist with project implementation and start up assistance.
  • •Apply established engineering procedures and programs to establish manufacturing standards and methods for manpower, material, and equipment utilization.
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Job Requirement

  • •Technical - Associates Degree or Allow Equivalent
  • •CAM (Computer aided manufacturing) software experience strongly preferred.
  • •Strong applied mechanical skills and willingness to use them.
  • •Valid Driver's License Required
  • •Good written and verbal communication
  • •Physical Demands: The overall level of work is defined as heavy duty. Employees are expected to exert 51-70 pounds of force occasionally, 21-50 pounds of force frequently and/or 11-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • •0>2 years’ experience
  • •<10% travel
  • •Manufacturing or Product Development experience preferred.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

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