Production Technician Jobs in North Carolina

Production Technician jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, aerospace components, semiconductor fabrication, and industrial equipment production across experience levels from entry-level operators through senior process technicians. The heaviest hiring activity runs through the Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Greensboro-Winston-Salem corridor, where employers like Pfizer, Honeywell, and Merck have deep manufacturing roots in the state. Quality control, process validation, and equipment maintenance are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerBaxter
Top cityMaxton, NC
Cities hiring29
Work type90% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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Production Technician
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Trek Bicycle
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
1,001-5,000

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Lead Automotive Technician / Production Lead
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Lead Automotive Technician / Production Lead
Meineke Car Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$15 - $45/hr
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Production Maintenance Technician
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Production Maintenance Technician
Zink Holdings Group
Whitsett, North Carolina
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
Associate's degree

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Production Technician
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Production Technician
Vylor
Maxton, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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SR Production Technician - Waste Water (6:45pm - 6:45am)
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SR Production Technician - Waste Water (6:45pm - 6:45am)
Baxter
Marion, North Carolina
Assembly
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Production Technician Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Maxton
5 jobs
Marion
4 jobs
Hickory
2 jobs
Wendell
2 jobs
Asheville
2 jobs
Charlotte
2 jobs
Greenville
2 jobs
Denver
1 job
Locust
1 job

Production Technician Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

Baxter4 open roles
Cummins4 open roles
Siemens2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical coursework preferred
  • Experience operating and maintaining manufacturing or industrial production equipment
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, or process documentation
  • Working knowledge of quality control inspection methods and documentation standards
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Production Technician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production technician in North Carolina?

Most production technician roles in North Carolina are accessible with a high school diploma plus technical training, and many employers prefer candidates who have completed an associate degree or certificate in industrial technology, mechatronics, or manufacturing from a North Carolina community college such as Wake Tech, Central Piedmont, or Guilford Technical. There is no single state-issued license required, but certifications in areas like OSHA safety, Lean manufacturing, or equipment-specific operation strengthen applications considerably.

Which companies hire production technicians in North Carolina?

Employers hiring production technicians in North Carolina right now include Baxter, Cummins, and Siemens, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical plants in the Research Triangle and advanced manufacturing facilities in the Piedmont region means openings are distributed across both large multinationals and specialized contract manufacturers.

Which North Carolina cities have the most production technician jobs?

Maxton, Marion, and Hickory have the most production technician openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle anchors much of the demand through its pharmaceutical, biotech, and semiconductor facilities, while Charlotte draws volume from aerospace and industrial manufacturing, and the Greensboro-Winston-Salem area contributes through its long-established textiles-turned-advanced-manufacturing base and logistics-linked production facilities.

Are there remote production technician jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Production technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so fully remote roles represent a small share of the market. About 10% of production technician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation review, quality systems oversight, or technical support functions rather than direct line operation.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for production operator or manufacturing associate roles at large North Carolina facilities, which regularly hire candidates without prior experience and train on the job. Employers like pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Research Triangle and industrial manufacturers in the Piedmont corridor run structured onboarding programs for new hires. Completing a short-term manufacturing certificate through a North Carolina community college and earning an OSHA 10 certification significantly improves your candidacy before your first application.

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

You can find and apply to production technician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and the region of North Carolina where you want to work, then apply directly to each position.

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