Production Technician 1
Harley-Davidson · Tomahawk, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10%
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Harley-Davidson (automotive) in Tomahawk, WI.
- Tools it names
- Injection molding, Assembly lines
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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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 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 Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$100k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 94%
- Lean 26%
- EHS / safety 24%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Harley-Davidson in Tomahawk
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Full description from Harley-DavidsonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Production Technician 1(also known as “PT-1”) plays an important role in helping Harley-Davidson achieve its critical business goals. This position is responsible for operating pre-set equipment for basic and repetitive production tasks such as; placing parts in specified relationship to each other and check those parts for fit, function and cosmetic quality. This role also performs simple adjustments on equipment as required, as well as duties such as aligning, tightening fasteners, general servicing and gauging. This role requires the use of a variety of tools, inspecting and evaluating parts, components, assemblies, and reports defects during all phases of the process. Must be able to perform in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Varied
Responsibilities
Paint: Work on a rotating paint line doing a variety of tasks such as tack, wash, sort, fine sand. Work in the support department which could include striping/masking parts, buffing parts to remove defects, or packing parts to ship to other plants.
Materials Forklift operation, delivery of materials, and operate shuttle truck between two Tomahawk-area plants
Injection Molding I-mold: work on a variety of injection mold machines and inspect parts for quality
Windshields: could include molding of windshields, assemble windshields, and package to ship to the other plants
Requirements
Must have High School Diploma, OR GED, OR one-year work experience, OR a Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification (MSSC)
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
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Auto req ID: 7521
Title: Production Technician 1
Job Function: Manufacturing
Location: KAPHAEM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: Must be shift flexible
We will contact applicants upon confirming vacancies for the Production Technician role. Due to this, candidates may experience a longer wait time until they hear from Harley-Davidson.
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Production Technician 1.
Must be shift flexible
Ability to stand for longer periods of time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: No