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Production Technician

Dover · Austin, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Production
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Dover (industrial) in Austin, TX. Provides training, mentoring, and qualification support for production personnel.

They ask for
6+ years
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, ISO 9001, AS9100, Time studies, Tooling

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 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 76 other live production postings in Texas.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 87%
  • ✓ Lean 38%
  • Root cause 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, AS9100, Time studies, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: Dover in Austin

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Full description from DoverAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

while maintaining material traceability, ESD controls, AS9100/ISO compliance, and clean room protocols.

This role requires hands-on experience with equipment setup, programming, operation, and troubleshooting to ensure product quality, process consistency, and production efficiency.

All operators are expected to support safety, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot specialized manufacturing and inspection equipment, including wire bonders, Datacon die attach systems, fine and gross leak testers, CSAM, X-ray systems, and other applicable test equipment.
  • ◆Adjust and verify equipment programs, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
  • ◆Perform semiconductor assembly, inspection, and testing while maintaining product quality and process requirements.
  • ◆Interpret engineering drawings, production travelers, work instructions, and technical specifications.
  • ◆Identify equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and product defects; perform troubleshooting and escalate issues as required.
  • ◆Maintain accurate production records, equipment settings, inspection results, and material traceability.
  • ◆Follow clean room, ESD, safety, and applicable quality system requirements, including AS9100 and ISO procedures.
  • ◆Support equipment qualification, process improvements, yield enhancement, and production efficiency initiatives.
  • ◆Generate Work Instructions (WI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for equipment operation, setup, and various manufacturing procedures.
  • ◆Train production personnel on equipment proper usage, work instructions, and production related processes.
  • ◆Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production supervision to resolve issues and meet production schedules.

Operator Level

Requirements

Production Technician

· Expert-level operator with extensive product and process knowledge.

· Performs all Operator III &IV responsibilities.

· Expertise in programming and operating equipment such as Datacon, CSAM, X-rays, thermal and environmental tests, etc.

· Provides training, mentoring, and qualification support for production personnel.

· Monitors compliance with quality, ESD, clean room, safety, and company procedures.

· Assists with production scheduling, line balancing, and continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

· Communicates production issues and status updates to supervision and support departments.

requirements

related to product assembly, BOMs, procedures, and production orders.

· Ability to support supervisors with continuous improvement, process standardization, and production efficiency initiatives.

Show full description ↓

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Position overview

Production Technician performs specialized assembly, processing, inspection, and handling of microelectronic and semiconductor products in a clean room manufacturing environment. Operators are responsible for producing quality products in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, travelers, and customer

Summary

· High school diploma or GED required.

· 5–6+ years of manufacturing experience in microelectronics or semiconductor assembly.

· Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership across multiple manufacturing processes in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, or medical device industries.

· Demonstrated ability to set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot specialized manufacturing equipment.

· Experience with wire bonding, Datacon, fine and gross leak testing, CSAM, X-ray, or similar equipment strongly preferred.

· Expert knowledge of assembly processes, clean room operations, and ESD controls.

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), technical specifications, travelers, and manufacturing documentation.

· Thorough understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, product traceability, and production documentation requirements.

· Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing transactions.

· Ability to coordinate daily workflow, prioritize production activities, and support production planning.

· Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate operator proficiency.

· Ability to develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documentation.

· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Strong computer, documentation, and communication skills.

· Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, and other functions to resolve issues and meet business

Physical demands & work environment

Must be able to work in class 7 cleanroom, moving parts, and utilizing laptop or PC computer for transactions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Exposed to moving mechanical parts, and low voltage electrical circuits while on the manufacturing floor.

· Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when in restricted manufacturing areas.

· Stand, walk, and sit throughout the day

· Ability to lift 40 pounds on occasion

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