
Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift
Hubbell · Broken Arrow, OK
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Hubbell (industrial) in Broken Arrow, OK. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause, DMAIC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Assembly lines
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 757 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 88 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- CNC 31%
- Machining 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Assembly lines, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Hubbell
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Hubbell in Broken Arrow
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Full description from HubbellAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and guidelines for replacement equipment and processes from outside vendors.
- ✓Assist and lead with the creation of standard work instructions, setup instructions, operator autonomous maintenance checklists, and other technical documents as required.
- ✓Work with machine operators and manufacturing engineering directly to provide continuous improvement support to optimize the production process.
- ✓Utilize root cause analysis techniques (RCA) to determine root issues and collaboratively develop alternative solutions.
- ✓Operate as a liaison for operations, tool rooms, and engineering to prioritize work and streamline communication.
- ✓Work directly with tool rooms to generate physical solutions to support production and operations.
- ✓Able to read, interpret, and understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
- ✓Develop detailed understanding of processes and equipment to identify and solve process issues through troubleshooting, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders across the Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
- ✓Support process validation projects by aiding with set-ups, engineering studies, and related testing.
- ✓Provide administrative support such as developing and updating manufacturing documentation and tracking and reporting on process performance.
- ✓Support execution of projects including DMAIC, LEAN, 5S, cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- ✓Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
- ✓Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- ✓Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
- ✓Must verify conformance of work to specifications in conjunction with Quality Auditors.
- ✓Must exhibit quality workmanship that adheres to engineering and customer specifications.
- ✓Works in a timely, efficient manner to meet all daily performance objectives.
- ✓Maintains tools and equipment in proper working condition.
- ✓Must be able to read and understand posted bulletins, regulations, rulebooks, manufacturer manuals, and work instructions.
- ✓Must be able to work in a team environment which requires cooperating with others, offering help when needed, and maintaining positive work relationships.
- ✓Adhere to and support published Hubbell core values: Accountability, Ethics, Inclusion, Quality, Safety, Sustainability.
- ✓Able to lift 35lbs consistently.
- ✓Ability to work 10 hours per day and flexibility to work on the weekend in accordance with the needs of the business.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- ✓A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a technician or operator in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, vibration, and varying temperatures.
- ✓Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing may be required throughout the workday.
- ✓Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.
- ✓Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to inspect parts, operate equipment, use measurement devices, and complete technical documentation.
- ✓Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other required safety equipment, is mandatory.
- ✓May require overtime, extended shifts, and weekend work to support production
requirements
and project activities.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent proce
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Job Overview
The Manufacturing Technician supports manufacturing engineering and production operations through equipment troubleshooting, machine setups, assembly line configuration, process optimization, and continuous improvement activities. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Tool Room personnel to improve manufacturing processes, support production readiness, and resolve operational issues. The Manufacturing Technician provides hands-on technical support to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance while assisting with machine setups and assembly line changes as needed.
A Day In The Life
- •Must follow all Hubbell and Industry safety guidelines and requirements.
- •Works alongside manufacturing engineering and operations to troubleshoot problems that arise within implementation of any of the below tasks.
- •Assist engineers to identify and implement new tooling and fixturing to support and improve processes.
- •Work alongside manufacturing engineering to analyze, identify, design and successfully implement improved manufacturing techniques and processes in work cells.
- •Work alongside manufacturing engineering to analyze, identify and implement replacement machinery and equipment to improve throughput of various production processes.
- •Aid manufacturing engineering in defining
