Production Operator Jobs in Massachusetts

Production Operator jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Greater Boston corridor, Worcester, and the Route 128 technology belt, where manufacturing anchors like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Pfizer's Andover operations run active production floors at every experience level from entry to senior. The most in-demand specialties are pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, electronics assembly, and food and beverage production. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerArkema
Top cityHolden, MA
Cities hiring15
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Arkema
Production Operator - Rotating Nights Job
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Added 4d ago
Production Operator - Rotating Nights Job
Arkema
Middleton, Massachusetts
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$27 - $30/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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TPI Solutions Ink
Bindery Operator Printing Production
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TPI Solutions Ink
Added 5d ago
Bindery Operator Printing Production
TPI Solutions Ink
Waltham, Massachusetts
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Teknor Apex Company
Production Operator - Night Shift (6:45pm - 7:00am)
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Teknor Apex Company
Added 5d ago
Production Operator - Night Shift (6:45pm - 7:00am)
Teknor Apex Company
Leominster, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$17 - $30/hr
1,001-5,000

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Vestis
Part Time Production Iron Operator
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Vestis
Added 5d ago
Part Time Production Iron Operator
Vestis
Worcester, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED

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3M
Production Operator
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3M
Added 1w ago
Production Operator
3M
Rockland, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
High school
10,000+

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Production Operator Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Holden
3 jobs
Middleton
3 jobs
Leominster
2 jobs
Agawam
1 job
Lowell
1 job
Assonet
1 job
Peabody
1 job
Taunton
1 job
Waltham
1 job

Production Operator Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Arkema
Arkema3 open roles
Avient
Avient3 open roles
Teknor Apex Company
Teknor Apex Company2 open roles

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production operator jobs across Massachusetts.

  • High school diploma or GED required by most Massachusetts production employers
  • Prior experience operating industrial or automated production line equipment
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA-regulated environments
  • Ability to read work orders, schematics, and standard operating procedures
  • Basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills
  • Comfort working rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, in a manufacturing facility

Production Operator Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production operator in Massachusetts?

Most production operator roles in Massachusetts require a high school diploma or equivalent, with no state-issued license for general manufacturing positions. Employers in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors often require completion of company-specific GMP training before you work independently on the floor. Community colleges like Quinsigamond Community College and MassBay Community College offer manufacturing technology certificates that are well recognized by Massachusetts employers and give candidates a concrete edge at the application stage.

Which companies hire production operators in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts production operator roles are posted by Arkema, Avient, and Teknor Apex Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's large pharmaceutical, medical device, and defense manufacturing base means consistent volume from both established corporations and specialized contract manufacturers across the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most production operator jobs?

Holden, Middleton, and Leominster have the most production operator openings in Massachusetts. The Greater Boston area and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share of postings because of the dense concentration of life sciences campuses, defense contractors, and food processing facilities, while Worcester's industrial parks and smaller mid-state cities contribute steady demand from contract manufacturers and consumer goods producers.

Are there remote production operator jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Production operator work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence on a manufacturing line or in a controlled facility environment. About 33% of production operator openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be process documentation, quality data entry, or remote monitoring roles rather than core line operator positions.

How can I get hired as a production operator in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to temp-to-hire production roles through staffing firms that partner with Massachusetts manufacturers, since companies like those in the Route 128 biotech corridor regularly bring on entry-level operators this way before converting to permanent staff. Adjacent roles such as material handler, warehouse associate, or quality inspector at the same facility are common stepping stones. Earning a manufacturing technology certificate from a Massachusetts community college or completing an OSHA 10 course strengthens an application from a candidate with no prior floor experience.

Where can I find and apply to production operator jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to production operator jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across the state's pharmaceutical, medical device, electronics, and food manufacturing sectors. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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