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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Overview

Open roles65
Top employerEnpro
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring46
Work type100% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Production Technician 1 (1st Shift)
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Production Technician 1 (1st Shift)
Perricone Juices
Beaumont, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED

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Production Technician 3 (3rd Shift)
Perricone Juices
Beaumont, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$16.5 - $18.5/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Production Technician - Sensors
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Production Technician - Sensors
Reotemp Instrument Corp
San Diego, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$18 - $20/hr

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Karman Space & Defense
Production Technician - 2nd Shift
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Production Technician - 2nd Shift
Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, California
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
$22 - $23/hr
1,001-5,000

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Pharmalogic Holdings
Pharmaceutical Production Technician
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Pharmaceutical Production Technician
Pharmalogic Holdings
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$30 - $32/hr

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Production Technician Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
5 jobs
Goleta
3 jobs
Fremont
3 jobs
Carlsbad
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Beaumont
2 jobs
Milpitas
2 jobs
Riverside
2 jobs

Production Technician Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Enpro
Enpro2 open roles
Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR2 open roles
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Fintech
  • Food & Beverage
  • Telecommunications
  • Chemicals & Materials

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 Enpro, Teledyne FLIR, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Los Angeles, Goleta, and Fremont 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 0% of production technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 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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