Manufacturing Technician Jobs in California
Manufacturing Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and clean energy, with openings at every level from entry-level operator to senior process technician. The largest hiring centers are the greater Los Angeles area, San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley corridor, and San Diego, where companies like Northrop Grumman, Applied Materials, and Edwards Lifesciences maintain deep technician workforces. The most in-demand specialties right now are process control, CNC machining, and electromechanical assembly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Technician to join the Research and Development team as a pilot line 3D Manufacturing Technician. Partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams, you’ll provide comprehensive processing support of medical devices. You will utilize cutting-edge equipment to 3D print and post-process these devices. This position plays a crucial role in Align Technology's Research and Development pilot line thereby driving the success of new product initiatives.
Role expectations
- Operate 3D Printing Equipment
- Operate post process and test equipment
- Ensure compliance with quality systems
- Utilize solvents and resins for part manufacturing and machine cleaning
- Maintain records, follow work instructions, and all ensure safety standards are followed
- Communicate job status and machine status
- Perform quality inspections
- Package complete jobs
- Thrive in fast-paced environment and execute with a sense of urgency
- Address issues with meticulous attention to detail
What we're looking for
- Experience as a machine operator, technician, assembler, or similar role
- PC experience in a work environment
- Experience with 3D printing preferred
- Experience in medical industry manufacturing preferred
- Experience working in a high performing team
- High school diploma or equivalent, Engineering degree preferred
- 2 - 4 years of directly related experience
- Swing shift M-F 11:30am to 8pm with occasional overtime to meet critical deadlines
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Description
This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Technician to join the Research and Development team as a pilot line 3D Manufacturing Technician. Partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams, you’ll provide comprehensive processing support of medical devices. You will utilize cutting-edge equipment to 3D print and post-process these devices. This position plays a crucial role in Align Technology's Research and Development pilot line thereby driving the success of new product initiatives.
Role expectations
- Operate 3D Printing Equipment
- Operate post process and test equipment
- Ensure compliance with quality systems
- Utilize solvents and resins for part manufacturing and machine cleaning
- Maintain records, follow work instructions, and all ensure safety standards are followed
- Communicate job status and machine status
- Perform quality inspections
- Package complete jobs
- Thrive in fast-paced environment and execute with a sense of urgency
- Address issues with meticulous attention to detail
What we're looking for
- Experience as a machine operator, technician, assembler, or similar role
- PC experience in a work environment
- Experience with 3D printing preferred
- Experience in medical industry manufacturing preferred
- Experience working in a high performing team
- High school diploma or equivalent, Engineering degree preferred
- 2 - 4 years of directly related experience
- Swing shift M-F 11:30am to 8pm with occasional overtime to meet critical deadlines
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Manufacturing Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Caliber Collision52
- Joby Aviation28
- Applied Materials22
- The Home Depot20
- Rivian17
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing150
- Electronics & Hardware149
- Automotive125
- Technology & Software87
- Consulting & Professional Services62
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing technician jobs across California.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, manufacturing technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly, CNC machining, or process equipment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management standards common in California aerospace and medical device facilities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters
- Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and cleanroom protocols for semiconductor or medical device environments
Manufacturing Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing technician in California?
Most California employers hire manufacturing technicians with an associate degree or certificate in electronics technology, manufacturing technology, or mechatronics from a community college. California has no state license specific to the general manufacturing technician role, but candidates working in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing benefit from completing Good Manufacturing Practice training, while those in aerospace benefit from IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification. Building hands-on skills through a California community college lab program or a union apprenticeship strengthens your application considerably.
How much do manufacturing technicians make in California?
Manufacturing technicians in California earn a median of about $48,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,550 for the lowest 10% to over $61,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing technicians in California?
Employers hiring manufacturing technicians in California right now include Caliber Collision, Joby Aviation, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device companies means demand is spread across both large defense contractors and mid-size contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most manufacturing technician jobs?
The cities with the most manufacturing technician openings in California are San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The distribution reflects California's industry clusters: greater Los Angeles anchors aerospace and defense hiring, the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area drives semiconductor and electronics demand, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors sustain consistent technician hiring across companies of all sizes.
Are there remote manufacturing technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing technician work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, cleanrooms, or assembly lines, so fully remote roles represent a small fraction of openings. About 2% of manufacturing technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to involve quality documentation, technical writing, or remote equipment monitoring rather than direct production work.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an electronics or manufacturing technology certificate at a California community college, then applying directly to contract manufacturers or component suppliers that regularly hire entry-level production associates and cross-train them into technician roles. Large California employers in aerospace and medical devices, including defense contractors and device manufacturers in the San Diego and LA corridors, run structured associate technician programs for candidates without prior experience. Earning an IPC-A-610 certification or completing a mechatronics lab course gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to manufacturing technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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