Production Technician Jobs in Minnesota

Production Technician jobs in Minnesota concentrate in medical device manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and industrial equipment production, with consistent demand at every level from entry-line operators to senior process technicians. The Twin Cities metro anchors most of the hiring, with Rochester and St. Cloud also generating steady openings, and well-known employers like 3M, Boston Scientific, and General Mills maintaining large production workforces across the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are cleanroom and sterile manufacturing, automated line maintenance, and quality control inspection. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top employerApex International
Top cityNew Ulm, MN
Cities hiring27
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Production Technician
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Production Technician
Tarrytown Expocare
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$21 - $23/hr

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Senior Technician Production (A&B flowcell assembler)
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Senior Technician Production (A&B flowcell assembler)
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Chaska, Minnesota
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$24 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Production Technician - Session Only
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Production Technician - Session Only
Minnesota Senate
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$24.09 - $40.32/hr

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Television Production Technician
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Television Production Technician
Minnesota House of Representatives
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$30.37 - $54.65/hr
On-Site
501-1,000

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Production Support Technician
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Production Support Technician
Trystar
Faribault, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED

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Production Technician Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Ulm
3 jobs
Saint Paul
3 jobs
Eden Prairie
3 jobs
Chaska
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs
Minnetonka
2 jobs
North Mankato
2 jobs
Hugo
1 job
Anoka
1 job

Production Technician Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Apex International3 open roles
Tarrytown Expocare2 open roles
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Medical Devices
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production technician jobs across Minnesota.

  • High school diploma or GED required by most Minnesota production employers
  • Hands-on experience operating automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, or standard operating procedures
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices in regulated production environments
  • Physical capability to stand for extended shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Basic computer skills for entering production data into manufacturing systems

Production Technician Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production technician in Minnesota?

Most production technician roles in Minnesota require a high school diploma or GED, and many employers prefer candidates with a technical certificate or associate degree in manufacturing technology, electronics, or a related field from a Minnesota State college such as Hennepin Technical College or Saint Paul College. No statewide license is required for general production work, though medical device and food manufacturing roles often require employer-specific training and certification in Good Manufacturing Practices before independent work begins.

Which companies hire production technicians in Minnesota?

Minnesota production technician roles are posted by Apex International, Tarrytown Expocare, and Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's deep medical device and food processing industries mean openings are distributed across both large corporate campuses in the Twin Cities and regional facilities in Greater Minnesota.

Which Minnesota cities have the most production technician jobs?

New Ulm, Saint Paul, and Eden Prairie have the most production technician openings in Minnesota right now. The Twin Cities dominate because of the concentration of medical device manufacturers, food and beverage plants, and industrial suppliers headquartered there, while Rochester benefits from the medical technology corridor anchored by the Mayo Clinic ecosystem, and St. Cloud draws manufacturing volume from its plastics and industrial production base.

Are there remote production technician jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of production technician openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions of the work most likely to allow off-site time are documentation, technical writing, and quality reporting rather than any floor or equipment duties.

How can I get hired as a production technician in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for production associate or manufacturing technician trainee roles, which large Minnesota employers like 3M, Cargill, and Boston Scientific run as structured on-the-job training programs that require no prior manufacturing background. Completing a short-term certificate in manufacturing operations or electronics at a Minnesota State technical college significantly strengthens an application. Candidates coming from warehouse, assembly, or skilled trades backgrounds are often competitive for lateral entry into production lines without direct technician experience.

Where can I find and apply to production technician jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to production technician jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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