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60 Production Technicians and Assistants Jobs in India
Equipment gets rigged, signals get called, and productions move forward under tight schedules.
Average salary: INR 357,797
Average salary
INR 357,797
across 59 jobs
- Assembler II
- Rockwell Automation
- Kanchipuram, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Executive-Production
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 400,000 – INR 600,000
- Operator – Mechanical Assembly (Aerospace & Defense)
- Cyient DLM
- Hyderābād, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing (Cosmetics)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Baddi, India
- INR 180,000 – INR 250,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Chennai, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Onsite & Floor Assembly Technician - MR
- Siemens
- Bengaluru, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Floor Assembly Technician
- Siemens
- Aurangābād, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- BE Operator Cum Maintainer
- Ball Corporation
- Mathura, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing (Cosmetics)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Baddi, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 350,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing (Derma)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Floor Assembly Technician
- Siemens
- Goa, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Team Member - Packing (Strip Packing)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Baddi, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing (Compression & Granulation)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Baddi, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Team Member Utility
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Baddi, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Temporary Operator
- Emerson
- Chennai, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Visakhapatnam, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 350,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Pune, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Production Specialist L3
- Wipro Limited
- Chennai, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Officer Engineering
- Abbott
- Goa, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Gurugram, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Production Agent L1
- Wipro Limited
- Pune, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 350,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Production Agent
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Production Agent L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 180,000 – INR 260,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Production Specialist L2
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Production Specialist L2
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Production Agent L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Visakhapatnam, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Production Agent L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 350,000
- Team Member - Manufacturing (Derma)
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- INR 250,000 – INR 400,000
- Production Agent L1
- Wipro Limited
- Kolkata, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 400,000 – INR 600,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Production Specialist L1
- Wipro Limited
- Pune, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 450,000
- Officer - Production OSD
- Lupin
- Sikkim, India
- INR 400,000 – INR 600,000
- RTO Kinder Delice
- Ferrero
- San José Iturbide, Gua
- MXN 240,000 – MXN 360,000
- Operator - Production
- Cyient DLM
- Mysore, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Executive Packing
- Sanofi
- Goa, India
- INR 350,000 – INR 500,000
- Senior Officer, Production & Process Compliance
- Herbalife
- Pāonta Sāhib, India
- INR 800,000 – INR 1,200,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 400,000 – INR 600,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 300,000 – INR 500,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 350,000 – INR 500,000
- Technical Staff
- Piramal Pharma Ltd
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- INR 400,000 – INR 600,000
- Machine Assistant
- Essity
- Goa, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
- Associate Trainee
- Kimberly-Clark
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- INR 200,000 – INR 300,000
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.