Production Worker Jobs in California

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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Shur-Lok Company

Tool Grinders

Ability to lay out parts in detail from required machining operations. Must be familiar with the general composition of tooling steels, machinability of metals, effect of heat treats on steel....

HOLLY HUNT

Production Support

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Holly Hunt, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business...

Darkroom Attendant / X-Ray Sorter - Aerospace/Manufacturer

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 26 days ago

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) in City of Industry is currently looking for a Darkroom Attendance to join our team! This role will be reporting to our NDT Supervisor on 1st Shift at our...

CMM Operator - Aerospace/Manufacturer (3:30pm - 12:00am)

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) in City of Industry is currently looking for a CMM Operator to join our team! This role will be reporting to our Operation Supervisor on 2nd Shift (3:30 pm -...

CNC Plasma-Laser Operator First Shift

  • El Cajon, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 7 hours ago

On Premise Products Inc. is a manufacturing company looking for a CNC PLASMA-LASER Operator. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. The position is Full-time, Monday Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM EMAIL RESUME: ......

Manufacturing Bilingual Machine Operator/Production

  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago

United Staffing is looking for immediate hire- 1st shift Machine Operators for our Large Plastic Manufacturing company in Riverside.Must be able to work rotating weekends every 5 weeks. Must be...

Header Operator

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Set up and operate single and/ or multi-die headers for manufacturing precision aircraft quality fasteners. Essential Duties- reads and interprets documents (blue prints, drawing, or manufacturing...

Production Line Worker

  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Line....

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

  • Riverside, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 8 hours ago

and Duties District 08- South Region - 713/2380 Keen Camp Maintenance Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, Leadworker or other qualified crew member, the Caltrans Equipment...

Caltrans Equipment Operator II (shall consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I)

  • Bridgeport, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CA
  • 8 hours ago

and Duties Will Consider Caltrans Equipment Operator I Position located at the Sonora Junction Maintenance Station, Mono County. Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the...

Tool Crib Attendant

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Under general supervision, the Tool Crib Attendant / File Clerk maintains established inventory of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, specialty parts, tools, power equipment and engineering...

Mailing Machine Operator

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Lahlouhs business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative,...

Assembler

  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 hours ago

The Assembler and Material Handler and Receiving Clerk will report directly to our Director, Operations, Facilities and Production Management and in this position will work closely with the...

Experienced Equipment Operator

  • Kirkwood, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kirkwood, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Swing Shift Machinist

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Operates a variety of machine tools and equipment, such as manual lathes, mills, drill presses, cut off saws and CNC turning and milling equipment....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in California

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 Worker positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Workers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
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 California
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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