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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Perricone Farms, a leading citrus juice supplier located in Beaumont, CA, is seeking a Production Technician 1 to join our team. This is a fast-paced position which offers long-term, consistent employment with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Health, Vision, Dental, Life and 401K.
Pay Rate: $16.90 per hour
Shift / Hours: Monday - Saturday @11:00pm to 7:30am, Rotating days off, with 2 days off during the week
Job Duties:
As a Production Technician 1, you will be responsible for and rotate through a range of job duties, including but not limited to the following primary tasks:
- Emptying or Filling 55-gallon Drums
- Assembling, Packing, and Stacking boxes
- Wrapping Pallets with Shrink Wrap
- Operating Machinery
- Unloading Fruit from Trucks
- “Grading” or Sorting Fruit
- Labeling
- Ensuring Equipment is Functioning Safely
- Logging Activities Daily
- Setting up Production Area with Appropriate Materials
- General Cleaning
Drug Free Workplace:
- Notifies supervisor of unusual problems.
- Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
- Follows health and safety guidelines. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP.
Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
- Conduct all verification activities to assure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications.
- Participates in the yearly review of the food safety system.
- Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.
- Responsible for Non-GMO SGS Supply Chain Standards.
Organizational Relationships:
- Position reports to Shift Manager
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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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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