Manufacturing Jobs in Brea, California

20 positions from 10 employers

20active jobs
10employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

20 active Manufacturing jobs in Brea, California from 10 US employers. Largest hirers include Curtiss-Wright, Partners Personnel, Karman Space & Defense. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Top Manufacturing employers in Brea, California

Curtiss-Wright 6 jobs Partners Personnel 3 jobs Karman Space & Defense 3 jobs Howmet Aerospace 2 jobs STANDARD ELECTRIC 1 jobs Kirkhill, Inc. 1 jobs 85C Bakery Cafe 1 jobs American Regent 1 jobs

Other job categories in Brea, California

Sales and Retail 18 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Brea, California?
There are currently 20 active Manufacturing jobs in Brea, California from 10 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Brea, California?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Brea, California varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Brea, California?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Brea, California include Curtiss-Wright, Partners Personnel, and Karman Space & Defense. The full list of 10 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Brea, California?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Brea, California is reflected by the 20 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.