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Production Technician 1

Vishay
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 2/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician 1 position at Vishay?

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Job Location

This position is located on-site Yankton, SD. We are situated in Southeast South Dakota: on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

What you will be doing:
  • Ability to do repetitive tasks that require the use of various defined manufacturing procedures.
  • Performs technical equipment set up.
  • Skill trained/experience in manufacturing processes.
  • Good hand/eye coordination skills with or without the use of a microscope.
  • May require the ability to use magnifying tools to see small items not clear to naked eye.
  • Will require the use of precision measuring devices.
  • Provides technical assistance manufacturing.
  • Ability to work with team of engineers or independently.
  • Processes test runs and prepares records, charts and graphs of results to identify yield problems or test new products.
  • Possess attention to detail skills as it relates to technical manufacturing processes.
  • Operates special equipment and facility systems (i.e. MES)
  • Provides technical assistance regarding quality issues.
  • Participates in 5S LEAN initiatives and works to identify continuous improvements.
  • Adheres to company Quality and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.



This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" according to U.S. federal law.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer

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