Production Technician Jobs in California
Production Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, biotechnology, and food and beverage production, with openings at every level from entry-level operators through senior process technicians. The largest hiring volumes are in the San Jose and Silicon Valley corridor, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Applied Materials, Northrop Grumman, and Genentech maintain significant production operations. The most in-demand specialties across California listings are semiconductor process support, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and precision assembly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join a company transforming how the world understands microbes.
Biolog is a global innovator in microbial identification, phenotypic cell profiling, and metabolic fingerprinting, fueling faster and smarter breakthroughs across biotech, pharma, food safety, and more. With three specialized sites across California and Delaware, we deliver both cutting-edge instrumentation and comprehensive microbiology testing, including rapid foodborne pathogen detection, phenotypic characterization, and advanced multiomic microbial identification.
Why Biolog?
We are driven by the impact our technology makes in clinical microbiology, diagnostics, infectious disease research, and laboratory innovation. If you’re motivated by science-driven selling, building long-term partnerships, and helping hospitals and diagnostic labs deliver better outcomes, you belong on our team.
The Role
Biolog is seeking a Production Technician to support the pouring, inspection, and packaging of pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized (PRAS) culture media including tubes and plates. This role ensures products meet customer specifications while supporting daily production goals.
The Production Technician is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing routine maintenance of equipment within the production area. On-the-job training is provided for specific manufacturing processes.
Requirements:Where You Make a Difference
- Pour, inspect, and package prepared culture media in a sterile, accurate, and timely manner
- Print and apply product labels for tubes and packaged materials
- Operate production equipment including autoclaves, heat sealers, sensor/controllers, tube pouring machines, gas tank regulators, cap robots, automated pouring lines, boilers, packaging automation systems, and printers
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment
- Use sterile technique to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity
- Clean and disinfect production chambers before and after use
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production workspace
- Support additional duties such as shipping activities as assigned
What You Bring
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and math skills needed to measure and prepare media
- Ability to operate production equipment used for pouring and packaging culture media
- Understanding of sterile technique and contamination prevention practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step manufacturing procedures accurately
- Ability to organize work efficiently and meet production timelines
- Sound judgment and ability to troubleshoot minor issues, escalating complex problems to the Production Manager
- Strong communication skills and professionalism when working with supervisors, coworkers, and management
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and manufacturing standards such as ISO and GMP is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and 75% for dependents, plus dental and vision included
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 401(k), with a company match
- Stock options
Schedule: 4/10 work schedule
Annual Salary: $24.00-$26.00/hour
Join a company transforming how the world understands microbes.
Biolog is a global innovator in microbial identification, phenotypic cell profiling, and metabolic fingerprinting, fueling faster and smarter breakthroughs across biotech, pharma, food safety, and more. With three specialized sites across California and Delaware, we deliver both cutting-edge instrumentation and comprehensive microbiology testing, including rapid foodborne pathogen detection, phenotypic characterization, and advanced multiomic microbial identification.
Why Biolog?
We are driven by the impact our technology makes in clinical microbiology, diagnostics, infectious disease research, and laboratory innovation. If you’re motivated by science-driven selling, building long-term partnerships, and helping hospitals and diagnostic labs deliver better outcomes, you belong on our team.
The Role
Biolog is seeking a Production Technician to support the pouring, inspection, and packaging of pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized (PRAS) culture media including tubes and plates. This role ensures products meet customer specifications while supporting daily production goals.
The Production Technician is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing routine maintenance of equipment within the production area. On-the-job training is provided for specific manufacturing processes.
Requirements:Where You Make a Difference
- Pour, inspect, and package prepared culture media in a sterile, accurate, and timely manner
- Print and apply product labels for tubes and packaged materials
- Operate production equipment including autoclaves, heat sealers, sensor/controllers, tube pouring machines, gas tank regulators, cap robots, automated pouring lines, boilers, packaging automation systems, and printers
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment
- Use sterile technique to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity
- Clean and disinfect production chambers before and after use
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production workspace
- Support additional duties such as shipping activities as assigned
What You Bring
- Knowledge of basic chemistry and math skills needed to measure and prepare media
- Ability to operate production equipment used for pouring and packaging culture media
- Understanding of sterile technique and contamination prevention practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step manufacturing procedures accurately
- Ability to organize work efficiently and meet production timelines
- Sound judgment and ability to troubleshoot minor issues, escalating complex problems to the Production Manager
- Strong communication skills and professionalism when working with supervisors, coworkers, and management
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and manufacturing standards such as ISO and GMP is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and 75% for dependents, plus dental and vision included
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- 401(k), with a company match
- Stock options
Schedule: 4/10 work schedule
Annual Salary: $24.00-$26.00/hour
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Production Technician Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Food & Beverage
- Telecommunications
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production technician jobs across California.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical coursework completed
- Hands-on experience operating or maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or FDA compliance standards relevant to California regulated industries
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, or process documentation
- Experience with quality control procedures including inspection, testing, and defect logging
- Proficiency with basic computer systems for production tracking, data entry, or reporting
Production Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production technician in California?
Most production technician roles in California are accessible with a high school diploma or GED combined with vocational training or an associate degree in manufacturing technology, electronics, or a related field. California community colleges, including those in the Los Rios and Foothill-De Anza districts, offer technical certificates aligned with local industry needs. Roles in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing often require familiarity with California-specific GMP standards, and some employers prefer candidates who have completed an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Which companies hire production technicians in California?
Employers hiring production technicians in California right now include Anduril, Eaton, and Enpro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of semiconductor, aerospace, and life sciences companies means demand is consistent across both established manufacturers and growing biotech firms throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most production technician jobs?
San Diego, Fremont, and Los Angeles have the highest concentration of production technician openings in California. The distribution reflects the state's industrial geography: Silicon Valley drives demand in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, Los Angeles anchors aerospace and defense production, and San Diego's dense biotech and pharmaceutical corridor generates consistent openings for technicians with life sciences experience.
Are there remote production technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Production technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment, cleanrooms, and production lines that require on-site presence. About 13% of production technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically cover process documentation, quality reporting, or technical coordination rather than direct equipment operation.
How can I get hired as a production technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to manufacturing associate or operator-level roles, which many large California employers treat as a direct pipeline into technician positions. Companies like Intel, Boston Scientific, and various San Diego-area biotech firms run structured associate programs where new hires train on equipment before advancing. Completing a California community college certificate in electronics technology or manufacturing processes strengthens applications considerably, and lateral moves from quality inspector or production associate roles are a common way in.
Where can I find and apply to production technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to production technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across manufacturing, biotech, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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