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62 Production Technicians and Assistants Jobs in China
Equipment gets rigged, signals get called, and productions move forward under tight schedules.
Average salary: CNY 69,207
Average salary
CNY 69,207
across 58 jobs
- Assembly Operator
- CIRCOR International
- Weihai, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 80,000
- Operator I
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Operator I
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 48,000 – CNY 72,000
- Paint Shop Production Intern
- Airbus
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 36,000 – CNY 48,000
- Test Technician
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 72,000 – CNY 96,000
- Assembler
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Qingzhou, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Assembly Operator
- RIVR
- Shanghai, China
- CNY 72,000 – CNY 108,000
- Assembly Intern
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 36,000 – CNY 54,000
- 操作员 - GP/PP包装
- Dentsply Sirona
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- 操作员 - GP/PP包装
- Dentsply Sirona
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 54,000 – CNY 72,000
- Operario(a) de Producción
- Cargill
- Chinandega
- NIO 132,000 – NIO 180,000
- Operario(a) de Producción
- Cargill
- Chinandega
- NIO 132,000 – NIO 180,000
- Operador(a) de Microingredientes
- Cargill
- Chinandega
- NIO 132,000 – NIO 180,000
- Operador(a) de Microingredientes
- Cargill
- Chinandega
- NIO 132,000 – NIO 180,000
- Para Staff 1, Drying
- RGE
- Jiangxi, China
- CNY 45,000 – CNY 60,000
- Loader
- RGE
- Jiangxi, China
- CNY 40,000 – CNY 60,000
- Loader
- RGE
- Jiangxi, China
- CNY 40,000 – CNY 60,000
- Belt Operator
- Voith Group
- Kunshan, China
- CNY 45,000 – CNY 60,000
- Student - Mfg
- Cummins
- Wuxi, China
- CNY 48,000 – CNY 60,000
- Production Process Technician
- Elanco
- Chengdu, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Para Staff, Converting Operation
- RGE
- Jiangxi, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Para Staff 7, Production Operations
- RGE
- Taixing, China
- CNY 40,000 – CNY 60,000
- Senior Technician, Production
- AstraZeneca
- Wuxi, China
- CNY 100,000 – CNY 150,000
- Technical Operator
- AstraZeneca
- Wuxi, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Production Operator
- RGE
- Taixing, China
- CNY 48,000 – CNY 60,000
- Flavor Compounder
- IFF
- Zhangjiagang, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Assembler
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Qingzhou, China
- CNY 48,000 – CNY 72,000
- Production Operator I
- Griffith Foods
- Qingdao, China
- CNY 40,000 – CNY 60,000
- Operator (Cleaning & Packaging)
- Envista
- Jiangsu, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Operator
- RGE
- Nantong, China
- CNY 48,000 – CNY 60,000
- Operator I
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 40,000 – CNY 60,000
- Para Staff, Spunlacing
- RGE
- Changzhou, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 80,000
- Production Associate - Level II
- Cummins
- Jiangsu, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- CDAT Manufacturing Technician
- Intel
- Chengdu, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 80,000
- 机械装配工
- Hitachi
- Xiamen, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Production Operator I
- Griffith Foods
- Qingdao, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Instrument Manufacturing Technician
- Roche
- Suzhou, China
- CNY 80,000 – CNY 120,000
- Assembler II
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Qingzhou, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Assembler III
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Qingzhou, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Para Staff, Converting Operation
- RGE
- Jiangxi, China
- CNY 42,000 – CNY 60,000
- Assistant Operator
- Haleon
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Para Staff 1, Spin, Draw & Second Bath
- RGE
- Jiujiang, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Para Staff 1, Drying
- RGE
- Jiujiang, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Production Operator
- PPG
- Zhangjiagang, China
- CNY 50,000 – CNY 70,000
- Production Operator
- PPG
- Zhangjiagang, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 78,000
- Production Operator, Senior
- PPG
- Kunshan, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 80,000
- Technician Mechanic I
- Baker Hughes
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 60,000 – CNY 90,000
- Technician Mechanic II
- Baker Hughes
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 80,000 – CNY 120,000
- Production Specialist
- Baker Hughes
- Tianjin, China
- CNY 150,000 – CNY 250,000
- Final Assembler
- Hitachi
- Chongqing, Jiangbei, China
- CNY 80,000 – CNY 120,000
Production technicians and assistants operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment on film, television, theatre, and live event sets. They respond to technical problems in real time, coordinate with departments, and ensure broadcasts or performances stay on schedule. Employers typically require hands-on experience, technical certifications, or formal training in audio, lighting, or camera work. These roles sit at the operational level within production companies, broadcasters, studios, and event management firms, often reporting to department heads or senior technicians.
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Questions
What experience do entry-level production technicians need?
Entry-level roles typically require a foundational understanding of equipment—often gained through formal training, apprenticeships, or relevant coursework rather than years on set. Many employers hire assistants with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn systems quickly, then provide on-the-job training.
What happens during a typical production day?
Days vary by role and setting. A lighting technician might arrive early to rig fixtures, adjust angles during rehearsal, and troubleshoot power issues mid-performance. An audio assistant monitors levels, maintains cables, and responds to feedback or equipment failure without stopping the show.
How does this work differ from production design or directing?
Production technicians execute technical operations; they don't plan aesthetics or storytelling. Whereas producers and directors shape creative vision, technicians solve the mechanical and electrical problems that make that vision possible.
What technical skills matter most?
Proficiency with specific equipment—cameras, mixing boards, lighting rigs, or broadcast systems—is essential, but problem-solving under pressure and the ability to read schematics or troubleshoot failures matter equally. Communication across departments is also critical.
What does progression look like in this field?
Assistants move to technician roles as they master equipment and gain autonomy. Senior technicians supervise teams, manage department budgets, or specialize in complex systems like live broadcast infrastructure or theatrical automation.
How much downtime occurs between productions or shows?
Downtime depends on the employer. Film and broadcast crews often work project-to-project with gaps between shoots. Theatre and live event technicians may work recurring shows or festivals with defined schedules and slower seasons.
What safety concerns are specific to this work?
Heights, electrical systems, heavy rigging, and pyrotechnics create real hazards. Technicians must follow strict protocols, maintain equipment to prevent failure, and stay alert for on-set emergencies—fatigue or distraction can lead to injury.
How does this role differ from camera operation or sound engineering?
Camera operators and sound engineers shape the creative capture; technicians ensure the systems work reliably. A camera operator composes shots; a technician maintains the camera and fixes malfunctions so the operator can do their job.
What certifications or credentials help employment prospects?
Certifications vary by specialty—IATSE cards for theatre and film, broadcast engineering credentials, or manufacturer-specific training for specialized equipment. Some employers require forklift certification or rigging qualifications depending on the role.
How do shift patterns work on live productions?
Live theatre, sports, and broadcast events demand presence from setup through breakdown—often 10–14 hours in a single day. Remote positions and studio work sometimes offer more stable 9-to-5 schedules, though evening and weekend shifts are common.