Production Tech
Hitachi Astemo · Berea, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Berea, KY. Devising, fabricating, and assembling new or modified mechanical components for manufacturing machinery and equipment.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- 5S 29%
- SPC 24%
- Cost reduction 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Hitachi Astemo in Berea
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Full description from Hitachi AstemoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Company Name
ASTEMO, LTD.
Job Family
Engineering
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Job Description
Manufacturing Mechanical Equipment Technician work focuses on devising, fabricating, installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing mechanical equipment and systems involving the movement of physical components including: Assisting mechanical engineers with developing technical solutions related to the operation and performance of mechanical devices and systems. Installing, calibrating, repairing, and upgrading components of mechanical manufacturing devices and systems. Devising, fabricating, and assembling new or modified mechanical components for manufacturing machinery and equipment. Conducting quality assurance/control tests and procedures An worker is an entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.