Production Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

A Production Technician in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining the production equipment. Their duties include adjusting machine settings, performing quality checks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and adhering to safety and compliance protocols. These technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the production line, which directly impacts the overall efficiency and quality of production. They also assist in the training of other staff, making improvements in production processes, and conducting routine maintenance and inspections.

Important skills for a Production Technician include mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations. Certifications in fields such as manufacturing technology or industrial engineering can be beneficial. Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is often required, with roles such as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, or Assembly Line Worker providing relevant skill sets and experience. These roles offer hands-on experience in operating machinery and adhering to safety standards, creating a strong foundation for a career as a Production Technician.

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Patriot Beverages

Mold Technicians 1st or 2nd shift

Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...

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  • L3Harris Technologies
  • West Boxford, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Boxford, MA
  • 2 days ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

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Production Associates - All Shifts

  • Chroma Color Corp
  • Leominster, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Leominster, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Join the Chroma Color Team! We are hiring production team members on all shifts! Location: Leominster, Massachusetts Shift: Monday Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1st), 2:00 PM 10:00 PM (2 nd ) or...

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Assembly Technician

  • Spherion
  • Franklin, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or electromechanical systems. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices....

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Electronics Manufacturing Technician

  • Ametek, Inc.
  • Norwood, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA
  • 18 hours ago

Are you driven by precision and proud of work that stands the test of time? At UEI, we're known for delivering rugged, reliable, and high-quality data acquisition and control solutions that...

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Field Equipment Technician

  • Alta Equipment Group Inc.
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Our Material Handling Group is currently looking for a full time Forklift Field Service Technician / Mechanic for our Wilmington, MA branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no...

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Production Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Northborough, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Northborough, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Ready for great manufacturing, warehouse or industrial job opportunities? Take the first one by joining our team and finding your next growth opportunity in a safety- and team-oriented warehouse...

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Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

  • Airgas
  • Billerica, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 1 day ago

R10092487 Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) (Open) Location: Billerica, MA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive...

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Food Service Production Associate

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago

Operate packaging equipment including heat sealers, metal detectors, flow wrappers, conveyors, and weighing systems (training provided)....

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High Voltage Power - Assembly Technician

  • Excelitas Technologies
  • Billerica, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 1 day ago

Utilization of various hand tools and semi-automatic equipment required to perform daily tasks. Must have strong organizational skills, and basic computer skills....

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

  • CIPLA LTD
  • Fall River, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 1 day ago

Controlling machine operations with minimum rejections and maximum outputs while maintaining quality standards within the standard norms....

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Food Production Specialist

  • The Fresh Market
  • Hingham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hingham, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

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Assembler - Manufacturing

  • RTX
  • Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago

Assembler - Manufacturing Date Posted: 30 May 2026 Closing Date: June 29, 2026 Recruiter: RTX Location: Andover, Massachusetts Salary: On Application Job Type & Industry: Production, Manufacturing...

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Manufacturing Technician - Contract To Hire

  • The DAVIS Companies
  • Southborough, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Southborough, MA
  • 2 days ago

Experience in machine operation. Familiarity with incoming inspection processes. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to lift 50lbs regularly....

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Production/Assembly Technician (hourly/non-exempt, onsite M-F)

  • Womack Machine Supply Co of OK
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Production Technician reports to the Production Supervisor....

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Production Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
Whether youre a screen practitioner, have live action screen production experience, or you have no prior knowledge and simply want to develop an understanding of 3D, this two-week course will arm...
Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...
Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen
This course provides a basic understanding of the role of the Production Designer on feature films, short films, TV, live action, animation or game design. It will explore key concepts and core...

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Salary for Production Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Production Technicians in Massachusetts offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.1%
Bachelor's Degree
22.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
Master's Degree
7.6%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Technicians in Massachusetts
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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