Production Technician

MSA - The Safety Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 79,790,592; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a Production Technician at our Reno, NV manufacturing site. You will perform wiring, soldering, and assembly tasks, read schematics, and handle materials while upholding safety standards.

The role supports 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with starting pay of $20.00–$28.00 per hour depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or production, ability to read wiring diagrams, and proficiency with small hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing, assembly or production environment.
• Capacity to read wiring diagrams, wire lists, schematics, and follow visual assembly instructions.
• Competency using small hand tools (e.g., strippers, crimpers, torque drivers, calipers).
• Ability to perform light lifting (typically up to 20-25lbs).
• High level of focus and patience to follow exact blueprints and prevent assembly errors.

Responsibilities

• Wiring and soldering.
• Termination: strip, crimp, and terminate various wire types and sizes to terminal blocks, relays, contactors, and PLCs.
• Tubing and general assembly of mechanical and electrical components.
• Material handling.
• Workstation upkeep including adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Blueprint reading: interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs) to plan the layout.
• Component Mounting: install DIN rail, wire duct, and electrical components securely using standard hardware and hand tools.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Focus and patience

Light lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

1st Shift - Monday through Friday

Starting Pay $20.00-28.00/hr - Depending upon experience

Openings: 1

Now Hiring for a Production Technician at our Reno, Nevada manufacturing site. In this role, you will be counted on for the following tasks:

• Wiring and soldering.
• Termination: strip, crimp, and terminate various wire types and sizes to terminal blocks, relays, contactors, and PLCs.
• Tubing and general assembly of mechanical and electrical components.
• Material handling.
• Workstation upkeep including adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Blueprint reading: interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs) to plan the layout.
• Component Mounting: install DIN rail, wire duct, and electrical components securely using standard hardware and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing, assembly or production environment.
• Capacity to read wiring diagrams, wire lists, schematics, and follow visual assembly instructions.
• Competency using small hand tools (e.g., strippers, crimpers, torque drivers, calipers).
• Ability to perform light lifting (typically up to 20-25lbs).
• High level of focus and patience to follow exact blueprints and prevent assembly errors.