Production Technician Jobs in New Jersey

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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Pilot Plant Technician

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Pilot Plant Technician Job Description Join our team as a Pilot Plant Technician, where you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process of our pilot site. You will work closely with R&D...

Ice Cream Production Associate

  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Must be able to stand all shift, perform assembly line work and lift 40-50lb. boxes of supplies. Tasks include weekly inventory, product rotation, date coding, filling, and packaging....

Senior Manufacturing Technician

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Knowledge of hand tools and light metalworking skills (drilling and tapping metal) required. Ability to navigate through different software programs such as Excel, Word, CAD, SolidWorks....

Cable Assembler

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Looking for a cable wire assembler in Florham Park NJ. First shift.** Job Description Read assembly drawings and produce the cable harnesses with cable harnessing activities, such as cutting,...

Production Technician

  • Clark, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Production Technician** Manufacturing Clark, NJ, NONE Pay Rate Low: 22.00 | Pay Rate High: 24.00 + Added - 14/07/2025 Apply for Job Opportunity for a production worker within a CNC or similar environment...

Manufacturing Technician - Electronics

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Use of electrical hand tools: Wire strippers, pliers, crimpers, soldering irons, drills, screw and nut drivers, etc....

Production Technician Job #49944

  • Clark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Production Technician Manufacturing Clark, NJ, NONE Pay Rate Low: 22.00 | Pay Rate High: 24.00 Opportunity for a production worker within a CNC or similar environment to begin a career path into leadership...

Production Technician

  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Production Technician Job Description The candidate must become familiar with quality and safety standards, mastering all job instructions and procedures....

Manufacturing Technician

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Lightera has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago....

Assembly Technician

  • Roxbury Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago

tools Ability to effectivelymunicate with Coworkers, Managers and Supervisors Physical demands: Stand for extended periods of time Willingness to learn and abide by standardized work Use hands to handle...

Chemical Plant Technician

  • Gibbstown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Gibbstown, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Chemical Plant Technician Gibbstown, NJ Ready to launch your career in industrial operations and become an essential part of day-to-day product movement in a refinery setting? PSC Group is now...

Machine Operations & Production Tech/ Wafer Fab Operations Tech

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Overview The Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) is looking for a Wafer Fab Operations Technician (Machine Operations and Production Technician) to support...

RNG Production Technician III - Ocean

  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakehurst, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Position Specific Description Join NextEra Energy as an RNG Production Technician III at our Ocean facility in Manchester, NJ....

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 2nd Shift: Mon Fri 3:30pm 2am (40+ hrs/week) What you will do: As a Production Associate I, you will perform various manufacturing duties as required to ensure...

Production Associate 2

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

the component parts for the final assembly of windows Fast-paced, physically demanding, and repetitive work environment, which includes heavy lifting or working with your hands Operation of various hand...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Production Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace....
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Salary for Production Technician Jobs in New Jersey

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Technicians in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
7.5%
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 New Jersey
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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