Production Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Production Technician jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, chemical processing, and food and beverage production, with openings at every level from entry-level assembly to senior process technician. The heaviest hiring is in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, where established employers like Nissan, Eastman Chemical, and Bridgestone operate large production facilities and hire continuously. The most in-demand specialties in Tennessee are quality control inspection, equipment calibration, and lean manufacturing process support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerlaborup
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring27
Work type100% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Production Systems Expert - Field Service Technician
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Production Systems Expert - Field Service Technician
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Memphis, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
$28 - $42/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Ink Production Technician (ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS)
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Ink Production Technician (ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS)
Ink Systems Inc.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22 - $33/hr
On-Site
201-500

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3rd Shift-Production Technician
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3rd Shift-Production Technician
JTEKT North America
Vonore, Tennessee
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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General Production Technician
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General Production Technician
Powder-X Coating Systems
Manchester, Tennessee
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
On-Site

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Production Technician
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Production Technician
laborup
Knoxville, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
$20 - $22/hr

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Production Technician Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
5 jobs
Chattanooga
4 jobs
Smyrna
3 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs
Knoxville
2 jobs
Brownsville
2 jobs
Jefferson City
2 jobs
Athens
1 job
Camden
1 job

Production Technician Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

laborup9 open roles
Legacybox2 open roles
Teknor Apex Company2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Tennessee Employers Look For

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

  • High school diploma or GED required by most Tennessee production employers
  • Experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery or production line equipment
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods
  • Ability to read technical schematics, work orders, and quality control documents
  • Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to fifty pounds
  • Basic computer proficiency for entering production data into manufacturing systems

Production Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production technician in Tennessee?

Most production technician roles in Tennessee are accessible with a high school diploma or GED combined with hands-on technical experience, though many employers prefer candidates with an associate degree in industrial technology or a related field from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Tennessee does not require a state license specific to this role, but certifications in forklift operation, OSHA safety standards, or lean manufacturing give candidates a clear edge with large manufacturers.

Which companies hire production technicians in Tennessee?

Employers hiring production technicians in Tennessee right now include laborup, Legacybox, and Teknor Apex Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's deep concentration of automotive, chemical, and food manufacturing facilities means large anchor companies in these sectors consistently maintain the highest volume of production technician openings across the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most production technician jobs?

Nashville, Chattanooga, and Smyrna have the most production technician openings in Tennessee. Nashville's growth as a logistics and manufacturing hub drives the bulk of postings, while Memphis benefits from its major distribution and food processing operations, and Chattanooga's automotive and advanced manufacturing cluster, anchored by Volkswagen and its supplier network, generates steady demand in the surrounding region.

Are there remote production technician jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Production technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment and production lines, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of production technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in quality documentation, technical writing, or remote equipment monitoring rather than direct production floor work.

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

The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Tennessee College of Applied Technology program in industrial maintenance or mechatronics, which many large Tennessee manufacturers actively recruit from directly. Employers like Eastman Chemical and Bridgestone run structured apprenticeship and co-op programs for candidates without experience. Starting in adjacent roles such as production associate, quality inspector, or warehouse technician at a Tennessee facility is a common stepping stone, and earning an OSHA ten-hour safety certification before applying gives entry-level candidates a visible credential.

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

You can find and apply to production technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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