270 Manufacturing Jobs in California That Don’t Require a Degree
Manufacturing produces goods through labor and machinery. Workers operate equipment, monitor production, and ensure quality. Technical skills and attention to detail are vital.
The 270 Manufacturing jobs listed below are job titles in-demand that usually don't require a degree. Salaries in California range from $23.70 to $27.32 per hour. CNC Machinist, Assembler, and Quality Assurance Inspector currently have the most job openings.
Job title
Updated Oct 04, 2026
Job title
Irvine, CA
California
Job openings (Irvine)
CNC Machinist
Irvine
$30.46
per hour
California
$30.76
per hour
Assembler
Irvine
$22.33
per hour
California
$21.55
per hour
Quality Assurance Inspector
Irvine
$27.32
per hour
California
$25.95
per hour
Quality Control Associate
Irvine
$26.52
per hour
California
$24.63
per hour
Mechanical Assembler
Irvine
$23.70
per hour
California
$24.19
per hour
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CNC Machinist
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CNC machinists operate CNC machines to fabricate parts from blueprints, ensuring precision and quality. Essential skills include knowledge of CNC programming, attention to detail and experience in machining.
47% of CNC Machinist openings in Irvine don't require a degree. CNC Machinist jobs take 113 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Irvine
$30.46 per hourCalifornia
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Assembler
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Assemblers construct product components, follow technical drawings, and ensure quality standards. Proficiency in assembly processes, attention to detail, and tool handling skills are essential.
54% of Assembler openings in Irvine don't require a degree. Assembler jobs take 43 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Irvine
$22.33 per hourCalifornia
$21.55 per hourSkills
- Assembly
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Forklift
- Hand tools
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Quality Assurance Inspector
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Quality assurance inspectors assess products for defects and ensure compliance with standards. Essential skills for this role include attention to detail, analytical thinking and experience with quality control processes.
58% of Quality Assurance Inspector openings in Irvine don't require a degree. Quality Assurance Inspector jobs take 54 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Irvine
$27.32 per hourCalifornia
$25.95 per hourSkills
- Quality systems
- Quality control
- Quality management
- Quality assurance
- ISO 9001
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Quality Control Associate
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Quality control associates conduct inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with regulations. Key skills for this role include attention to detail, analytical thinking and experience in quality control.
34% of Quality Control Associate openings in Irvine don't require a degree. Quality Control Associate jobs take 54 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Irvine
$26.52 per hourCalifornia
$24.63 per hourSkills
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Quality management
- ISO 9001
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Mechanical Assembler
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Mechanical assemblers construct products from components, ensuring adherence to specifications. Key skills for this role include experience in assembly, mechanical knowledge and attention to detail.
57% of Mechanical Assembler openings in Irvine don't require a degree. Mechanical Assembler jobs take 74 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 19 jobsAverage pay
Irvine
$23.70 per hourCalifornia
$24.19 per hourSkills
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Mechanical knowledge
- Forklift
- Hand tools