43 Manufacturing Jobs in Arizona 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 43 Manufacturing jobs listed below are job titles in-demand that usually don't require a degree. Salaries in Arizona range from $18.72 to $23.59 per hour. Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, and Manufacturing Technician currently have the most job openings.
Job title
Updated Oct 24, 2026
Job title
Tucson, AZ
Arizona
Job openings (Tucson)
Machine Operator
Tucson
$19.02
per hour
Arizona
$20.45
per hour
CNC Machinist
Tucson
$25.75
per hour
Arizona
$28.49
per hour
Manufacturing Technician
Tucson
$42,745
per year
Arizona
$60,181
per year
Quality Assurance Inspector
Tucson
$23.59
per hour
Arizona
$25.40
per hour
Production Operator
Tucson
$18.72
per hour
Arizona
$20.31
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 Tucson don't require a degree. Machine Operator jobs take 72 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Tucson
$19.02 per hourArizona
$20.45 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.
47% of CNC Machinist openings in Tucson don't require a degree. CNC Machinist jobs take 116 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Tucson
$25.75 per hourArizona
$28.49 per hour -
Manufacturing Technician
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Manufacturing technicians assist in production processes, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Key skills for this role include mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and teamwork.
62% of Manufacturing Technician openings in Tucson don't require a degree. Manufacturing Technician jobs take 70 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Tucson
$42,745 per yearArizona
$60,181 per year -
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 Tucson don't require a degree. Quality Assurance Inspector jobs take 56 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Tucson
$23.59 per hourArizona
$25.40 per hourSkills
- Quality management
- Quality assurance
- Quality systems
- ISO 9001
- Quality control
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Production Operator
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Production operators set up and operate equipment, monitoring processes for quality and efficiency. Key skills for this role include mechanical knowledge, attention to detail and teamwork.
Production Operator jobs take 50 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Tucson
$18.72 per hourArizona
$20.31 per hourSkills
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- CNC
- Production planning
- Oil & gas