Production Technician - 3rd Shift
Teledyne FLIR · Goleta, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $39k–$52k
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Goleta, CA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation, Welding
- Base pay
- $39k–$52k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k. This one lists $39k–$52k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 118 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 48% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $76k–$98k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 72%
- Lean 55%
- 5S 28%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Goleta
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Full description from Teledyne FLIRAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Detector Packaging Manager, this position provides assembly support for Detector Packaging Operations in a cleanroom and laboratory environment. The role requires the progressive development and application of technical skills to support production objectives.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform aqueous ultrasonic cleaning operations
- ◆Operate laser marking equipment
- ◆Perform getter welding operations
- ◆Execute adhesive die bonding processes
- ◆Conduct wirebonding and pull testing
- ◆Package products using vacuum sealing processes
- ◆Conduct multipart test and calibration activities
- ◆Use stereo zoom microscopes to inspect and evaluate components
- ◆Perform alignment measurements and inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications
- ◆Maintain accurate production documentation, including traveler records and work-in-process (WIP) tracking
Education and Experience
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓2+ years of technical or related industry experience
Job
Qualifications
- ✓High attention to detail
- ✓Knowledge of cleanroom procedures and protcols
- ✓Prior experience using a microscope
- ✓Prior experience handling ESD-sensitive hardware
- ✓Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for performing detailed assembly and handling tasks
- ✓Able to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including coveralls, gloves, masks, hair covers, and shoe covers, for extended periods
- ✓Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- ✓Able to read, write, and communicate effectively using the English language
- ✓Able to sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours a day
- ✓Able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted
- ✓Able to push or pull up to 50 lbs., unassisted
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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
Work Schedule
This is a third shift position, Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM. This position includes a 15% shift differential in addition to the base rate of pay.
Training Schedule
This position will train on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM, for the first months before moving to the third shift schedule.
What We Offer
- •Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
- •Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
- •Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- •401(k) with Company Match
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Educational Tuition Reimbursement
- •Fun Employee Events throughout the year
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.