Production Worker Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Graveyard Assembler

  • Aerotek
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Assembly Operator on the Graveyard shift. Job Description Join our team to manufacture, assemble, and process medical device components and products. You will utilize light tools and equipment...

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Production Assembler

  • Staffmark
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Now hiring Production Assembler Location: Livermore, CA Pay Rate: $21.42 - $23.57 per hour Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM Production Assembler Job: Get Paid Weekly,...

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Machine Operator

  • PrideStaff
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Press Machine Operator Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm Pay Rate: $28-$30/hr or based on experience Location: Milpitas, CA Experience: At least 1 year of press operating experience We...

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Machinist - Manual Machinist

  • Ichor Systems
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

The senior manual Machinist role in Fremont, CA involves performing complex set-ups and operating machines across multiple areas, including manual lathe and mill machines. Buffs, polishes,...

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Machine Operator Helper - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Ready for new opportunities as a machine operator helper? Ever worked with machines in industrial settings? Done both? If any of those things are true, you should know that we're hiring people...

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Laser Operator

  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Must have prior laser operator experience. Also if you have NC experience this is a plus. Please make sure to put your phone number or email so we can contact you.

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Shop Technician / Manufacturing Worker - Full Time

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95050 Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time No experience required. All training is provided. Benefits...

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Caltrans Equipment Operator II

  • Department of Transportation
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment...

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Machinist, Lathe 2 - Day Shift

  • FM Industries
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK? Competitive Salary PTO Program Nine (9) Paid Holidays!! Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST...

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Production Worker (Morgan Hill, CA, US, 95037)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 524080 Non-Exempt Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility...

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Manufacturing Associate at Plastic Fabrication Business

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing Associate Compensation: $24/hour + Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Entry Level Schedule: MonThu 6:30 AM4:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM1:00 PM...

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Machine Operator and Parts Cleaner for Plastic Fabrication Company

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation: $27$33/hour DOE + Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid Level Schedule: MonThu 6:30 AM4:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM1:00 PM...

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Rack and Stack Assembler

  • AMAX
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Rack integration Install rack rails and mount servers into rack solutions according to specifications. Verify status indicators and operational readiness of servers, switches, routers, modems, and...

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CNC Prototype Machinist

  • Joby Aviation Inc.
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time...

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Sr Operator, Manufacturing

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Direct machine operation experience. Direct experience in a cGMP environment, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Warehouse Practices....

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Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in San Jose, CA
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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