Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in a production technician job?

Job advertisements for a production technician job contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

the activities
the requirements of employers (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
the company information

This information about a production technician job varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements from various job portals, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

Different job descriptions:

Production technician
Production technician
Process technician
Production engineer
Operating technician
Technical project manager, technical project manager
Quality technician
Production planner
Process engineer
E Lean Manufacturing Technician
Automation technician

Distribution of the individual tasks in a production technician job:

Planning and optimization of production processes: Production technicians HF are significantly involved in the planning, development and optimization of production processes and methods. They analyze production processes and identify potential for improvement in order to increase efficiency, quality and profitability	approx. 30% of the time
Monitoring and controlling production facilities: You are responsible for monitoring and controlling production facilities and systems. This includes setting machines, monitoring the production process and ensuring product quality	approx. 25% of the time
Quality management: Quality assurance is an essential part of their work. Production technicians HF carry out quality checks, analyze quality problems and develop measures to improve quality	approx. 15% of the time
Project management and interdisciplinary cooperation: You often work in projects and are responsible for the planning, implementation and control of technical projects. This requires close cooperation with various departments such as development, purchasing and sales	approx. 15% of the time
Technical documentation and reporting: The creation and maintenance of technical documentation, operating instructions and production reports are also part of your tasks	approx. 10% of the time
Employee management and training: In some cases, they can also take on management tasks, such as instructing and training production employees	approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a production technician job

Professional requirements	Completed basic vocational training in a technical profession Completion of a higher technical college in production technology (HF) Several years of professional experience in the technical field
Specialist knowledge for a production technician job	Good technical understanding and interest in technological developments Sound knowledge of mechanics, electronics and automation technology In-depth understanding of production processes, manufacturing techniques and materials science Very good knowledge of German and English Good knowledge of the use of industry-standard software, such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
Personal characteristics	Ability to analyze and optimize complex production processes Communication skills Ability to recognize problems quickly and develop efficient solutions Project management skills Leadership skills
Other Production technician Job	Communication and teamwork skills: As production technicians HF often work in teams and interact with different departments, good communication skills and team spirit are important Quality management: understanding of quality standards and methods as well as experience in carrying out quality controls Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies and production methods Independence: ability to work independently and responsibly

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*The information listed here is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in a production technician job.

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