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Manufacturing Support Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Supports Manufacturing Engineers; provides additional bandwidth for Engineers to focus on their critical task and process improvements. Supports process and recovery of RMAs cycle time, process of ...

Supports Manufacturing/Process Engineers; provides additional bandwidth for Engineers to focus on their critical task and process improvements. Supports process and recovery of RMAs cycle time ...

Manufacturing Support Tech

Fontana, CA · On-site

$28.01 - $35/hr

This position provides support for the daily manufacturing needs of the production team. This position reports to the Manufacturing Support Lead of the facility. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Must be ...

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This position provides support for the daily manufacturing needs of the production team. This position reports to the Manufacturing Support Lead of the facility. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Must be ...

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Manufacturing Support/Pre-Fab

Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

ChemPharma & Energy Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures a variety of high-performance products including highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball ...

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Support cell culture and upstream bioprocessing activities. * Prepare and stage materials, equipment, and solutions for manufacturing operations. * Assist with media and buffer preparation. * Monitor ...

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What is the difference between Manufacturing Support vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectManufacturing SupportManufacturing Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production linesManufacturing plants, equipment-focused tasks
Employer & Industry UsageSupport roles in manufacturing companiesHands-on technical roles in manufacturing
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level manufacturing rolesTechnical skill-focused manufacturing roles

Manufacturing Support roles typically involve assisting with production processes, coordinating logistics, and providing general support within manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing Technicians focus more on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. While both roles work in similar environments, Manufacturing Support is more support-oriented, whereas Manufacturing Technicians are more technical and hands-on.

What does a manufacturing support technician do?

A manufacturing support technician assists in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations. They may perform equipment setup, repairs, inspections, and support process improvements, often using tools like calibration devices and following safety protocols.

What cities in California are hiring for Manufacturing Support jobs?

Cities in California with the most Manufacturing Support job openings:

Infographic showing various Manufacturing Support job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Manufacturing Support Engineer

Goleta, CA


Teledyne
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks


$50K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Supports Manufacturing Engineers; provides additional bandwidth for Engineers to focus on their critical task and process improvements. Supports process and recovery of RMAs cycle time, process of excursion, quality inspections, and experimental executions. Support all production lines including dewar packaging and cooler integration. Executes recovery activities such as production line support, engineering experimentation, equipment validation activities and production hardware processing per engineering disposition.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Process returned hardware for complaint evaluation, failure analysis and product disposition

  • Review data and provide support based on data analysis

  • Support introduction and development of new products and improvement of existing process/hardware/equipment, developing or executing experiments for the Process/Manufacturing engineers

  • Supports continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)

  • Support Tool Design & implementation

  • Support on-going (daily) production and development products and processes as required

  • Review and update assembly instructions and travelers meeting all regulatory and internal standards

  • Works with production personnel to assist with training and techniques

  • Works to ensure all production protocols are in-place and followed.

  • Support required documentation for travelers and computer WIP tracking

  • Initiates disposition and rework of non-conforming product or materials

  • Report on manufacturing metrics

  • Supports other engineering tasks for development of new products, implementation of new production lines, re-activation of production on line down scenarios, such as hands on hardware processing (rework or repair)

  • Flexibility for overtime is required. There will be periods of intense work

  • Maintain fluid communication with all related organizations (suppliers, engineering, PC, Customer Service, etc...)

  • Physical Requirements for work: Extended periods of sitting or standing, ability to lift 25lbs.

Job Qualifications:

  • Attention to Detail - required defining explicit process assembly instructions for the manufacture of sophisticated IR camera systems.

  • Communication Skills (Oral, Listening & Written) - required to communicate effectively with Assembly and Test personnel to both develop and optimize the necessary camera assembly process.

  • Continuous Learning - required to stay abreast of new electronic and mechanical assembly techniques and processes defined both by internal design and external customer requirements.

  • Decision Making & Problem Solving - required to respond to ever changing productions requirements effectively and efficiently, quality issues, and process demands.

  • Flexibility - required to handle the often-multi-tasked manufacturing environment where multiple hats (Engineer, Inspector, Doc Control, Tool Designer, Assembler, etc) on a daily basis.

  • Initiative - required to take the lead on all aspects of the job requirements, with minimal supervision and maximum efficiency

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.



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