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Manufacturing Technician

ZEISS · Dublin, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$56k–$70k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
79+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at ZEISS (industrial) in Dublin, CA. By following standard operating procedures and safety protocols, they contribute to producing high-quality products while minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

They ask for
79+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, Kanban, Assembly lines
Base pay
$56k–$70k

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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 $56k–$70k.

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 85 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
About 39% below similar roles

Typical $85k–$123k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (79+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 37%
  • Machining 35%
  • Team leadership 35%
  • CNC 35%
  • New product launch 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 79+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at ZEISS

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: ZEISS in Dublin

1 other open role at this site.

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Education

  • ✓Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical sch
  • ✓ool with a minimum of 6–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Experience

  • ✓Experience performing precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly in a structured manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and build assemblies to documented specifications with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
  • ✓Familiarity with high vacuum assemblies, turbo pumps, ultra-high vacuum equipment, and helium leak detectors is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • ✓Experience with gas/fluid delivery systems, flanges, and fittings.
  • ✓Proficiency with microscopes, lasers, and other inspection tools.
  • ✓Knowledge of Kanban, Lean manufacturing principles, and material presentation practices used to support efficient production flow.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • ✓Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems.
  • ✓Ability to generate, read, and revise assembly procedures and schematic diagrams.
  • ✓Experience with cabling, wire routing, hose routing, harness installation, PCB testing, programming, and calibration activities is highly preferred.
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About Us

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

This job role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment for mechanic components to ensure efficient production. They perform routine inspections, adjust machine settings, and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal performance. By following standard operating procedures and safety protocols, they contribute to producing high-quality products while minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires a professional education of 2 years and a professional experience of 1 year. The role covers 3 tiers. This job profile represents tier 1 of 3.

Swing shift: The first three months will be Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The schedule will then transition to the swing shift, Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Location: Dublin, CA

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do

  • •Perform precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production.
  • •Follow established procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards to ensure each assembly matches approved build requirements.
  • •Maintain the cleanroom environment through best practices and regular maintenance protocols.
  • •Conduct acceptance testing, quality assurance (QA) testing, and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers.
  • •Execute mechanical alignment, cabling and wire routing, hose and harness routing, PCB testing, programming, calibration, and final assembly verification activities.
  • •Build and maintain Kanban materials, complete required production documentation, and support accurate material flow through the manufacturing process.
  • •Use precision measurement and assembly tools, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, and related hand tools, to verify dimensional accuracy and build quality.
  • •Perform in-process inspections and functional checks to confirm assemblies meet documented acceptance criteria before release to the next production step.
  • •Train other technicians in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting techniques within a productive team environment.
  • •Perform quality checks, address nonconformance issues, and conduct routine inventory cycle counts.
  • •Generate, review, and red-line assembly procedures and schematic diagrams based on engineering feedback.
  • •Other duties as required.

Do you qualify?

Skills

  • •Strong initiative and decision-making abilities to work independently.
  • •Effective collaboration and communication skills within a small team environment.

Shift: Swing shift, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands

  • •Occasionally required to stand, sit for extended periods, use hands to handle objects or tools, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • •Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • •Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

  • •Exposure to production and test areas controlled by HVAC systems.
  • •Noise levels in the work area may range from moderate to extreme.
  • •Open toed shoes are not allowed.
  • •Possible exposure to weather conditions when moving between facilities.

T he annual pay range for this position is $56,000 – $70,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales comm

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