Production Technician Jobs in New Jersey

Production Technician jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, with demand concentrated in pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturing, and specialty chemicals across a state that is home to one of the densest clusters of life sciences employers in the country. The strongest hiring hubs are the Trenton corridor, Edison, and the Parsippany-Morristown area, where companies like Johnson and Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson maintain large manufacturing and production operations. The most in-demand specialties are GMP-compliant production, aseptic processing, and quality control support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerKLA
Top cityTotowa, NJ
Cities hiring14
Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Osmo
Production Chemist Technician
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Osmo
Added 5d ago
Production Chemist Technician
Osmo
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$25 - $31/hr
Forklift Certification

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KLA
Production Test Technician
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KLA
Added 6d ago
Production Test Technician
KLA
Totowa, New Jersey
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
On-Site
Associate's

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KLA
Production Test Technician - 2nd Shift
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KLA
Added 6d ago
Production Test Technician - 2nd Shift
KLA
Totowa, New Jersey
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$19.24 - $28/hr
Associate's degree
5,001-10,000

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QuVa Pharma
Production Technician I - ILP 2nd Shift
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QuVa Pharma
Added 1w ago
Production Technician I - ILP 2nd Shift
QuVa Pharma
Bloomsbury, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$18 - $21/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Plastipak
Production Technician
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Plastipak
Added 1w ago
Production Technician
Plastipak
Keasbey, New Jersey
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Production Technician Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Totowa
2 jobs
Keasbey
2 jobs
Bloomsbury
2 jobs
Dover
1 job
Sparta
1 job
Boonton
1 job
Budd Lake
1 job
Elizabeth
1 job
Montville
1 job

Production Technician Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

KLA
KLA2 open roles
QuVa Pharma
QuVa Pharma2 open roles
Osmo
Osmo1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware

What New Jersey Employers Look For

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

  • Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment in New Jersey
  • Familiarity with FDA-compliant documentation practices and standard operating procedures
  • Associate degree or technical diploma in a manufacturing, engineering, or life sciences field
  • Ability to operate and maintain production equipment including filling lines, packaging machines, or bioreactors
  • Understanding of cleanroom protocols, personal protective equipment requirements, and aseptic technique
  • Proficiency with batch records, electronic quality management systems, or MES platforms used in regulated manufacturing

Production Technician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production technician in New Jersey?

Most production technician roles in New Jersey do not require a state-issued license, but the dominant industries, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, expect candidates to hold at minimum an associate degree in a technical or life sciences field and to understand GMP regulations. Employers in the Trenton and Edison corridors routinely hire graduates of community college programs in manufacturing technology or chemical technology, particularly from institutions like Mercer County Community College and Middlesex College.

Which companies hire production technicians in New Jersey?

Employers hiring production technicians in New Jersey right now include KLA, QuVa Pharma, and Osmo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers means that life sciences companies account for a large share of these openings across the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most production technician jobs?

The cities with the most production technician openings in New Jersey are Totowa, Keasbey, and Bloomsbury. The distribution reflects New Jersey's pharmaceutical and medical device corridor, where large manufacturers and their contract partners cluster around the I-287 and I-95 beltways, pulling most of the volume toward central and northern New Jersey.

Are there remote production technician jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. Production technician work is hands-on by nature, requiring physical presence on the manufacturing floor to operate equipment, complete batch records, and maintain cleanroom conditions. About 0% of production technician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be documentation-heavy or validation-support roles rather than core production positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is completing a two-year manufacturing technology or chemical technology program at a New Jersey community college, then applying to the operator trainee or production associate programs that pharmaceutical companies in the Edison and Parsippany areas run for candidates without direct experience. Employers like Becton Dickinson and contract manufacturers throughout Middlesex and Morris counties regularly hire entry-level candidates who can demonstrate GMP awareness, attention to documentation, and a willingness to work rotating shifts.

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

You can find and apply to production technician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search through the roles to find ones that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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