140 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 140 Manufacturing jobs listed below are job titles in-demand that usually don't require a degree. Salaries in California range from $23.51 to $37.41 per hour. Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, and Mechanical Assembler currently have the most job openings.
Job title
Updated Oct 15, 2026
Job title
San Jose, CA
California
Job openings (San Jose)
Machine Operator
San Jose
$23.33
per hour
California
$20.85
per hour
CNC Machinist
San Jose
$37.41
per hour
California
$30.84
per hour
Mechanical Assembler
San Jose
$22.74
per hour
California
$24.21
per hour
Production Technician
San Jose
$26.37
per hour
California
$23.87
per hour
Test Operator
San Jose
$23.51
per hour
California
$26.31
per hour
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Machine Operator
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Machine Operators set up, operate, and maintain machinery in manufacturing processes. Technical expertise, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety standards are crucial.
56% of Machine Operator openings in San Jose don't require a degree. Machine Operator jobs take 73 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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San Jose
$23.33 per hourCalifornia
$20.85 per hourSkills
- Manufacturing
- CNC
- Blueprint reading
- CNC programming
- Mechanical knowledge
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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.
49% of CNC Machinist openings in San Jose don't require a degree. CNC Machinist jobs take 115 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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San Jose
$37.41 per hourCalifornia
$30.84 per hour -
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.
56% of Mechanical Assembler openings in San Jose 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.
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San Jose
$22.74 per hourCalifornia
$24.21 per hourSkills
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Mechanical knowledge
- Forklift
- Hand tools
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Production Technician
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Production technicians operate machinery, ensure quality control and assist with production flows. Essential skills for this role include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities and adherence to safety standards.
63% of Production Technician openings in San Jose don't require a degree. Production Technician jobs take 61 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 4% of job openings are part-time roles.
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San Jose
$26.37 per hourCalifornia
$23.87 per hour -
Test Operator
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Test Operators conduct quality tests, analyze results, and report findings. Mastery in testing equipment, detail-oriented assessment abilities, and technical training are key requirements.
52% of Test Operator openings in San Jose don't require a degree. Test Operator jobs take 36 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 18 jobsAverage pay
San Jose
$23.51 per hourCalifornia
$26.31 per hour