Production Technician - General Overhaul Operations

SelectTech Services Corporation; Palmer Lake (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services Corporation is seeking a Production Technician to overhaul, repair, refurbish, and reassemble aircraft components and related equipment in a safety‑driven shop environment. You will read engineering drawings, use precision tools, and collaborate across production, engineering, quality, and inspection teams to meet schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma (technical training preferred) and experience in aircraft maintenance or MRO settings.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance, overhaul, or related industrial environments is preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, fasteners, and repair techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, repair, and refurbishment on mechanical/structural assemblies.
• Remove, inspect, tag, and reinstall LRUs per procedures and manuals.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble components.
• Perform sheet metal work, drilling, riveting, and component replacement.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply primers/coatings per standards.
• Read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Utilize hand/power tools and precision measuring equipment safely.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards; document inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you a skilled Production Technician ready to work on cutting-edge, mission critical equipment in a dynamic and supportive environment? We're looking for detail-oriented, hands‑on professionals to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the safety, performance, and integrity of palletized systems for aerospace and defense programs.

The Production Technician is responsible for performing overhaul, repair, refurbishment, and reassembly operations on aircraft components, assemblies, and related equipment. This role supports the delivery of mission‑ready products by ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical data, engineering specifications, and quality standards. Production Technicians embody SelectTech's core values by Deploying Faster through efficient execution, Operating with Confidence through precision and accountability, and Designing with Purpose by producing high‑quality work that directly supports customer missions and operational success.

What You'll Do

• Perform overhaul, repair, and refurbishment activities on mechanical and structural assemblies.
• Remove, inspect, tag, and reinstall LRUs in accordance with maintenance procedures and technical manuals.
• Conduct complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly of components and assemblies.
• Perform major and minor structural repairs including sheet metal work, fitting, drilling, fastening, riveting, and component replacement.
• Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding, masking, cleaning, and corrosion removal.
• Apply primers, coatings, and paint finishes in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and specialized overhaul equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and operational requirements.
• Accurately complete production records, maintenance documentation, and inspection reports.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality assurance, and inspection personnel to meet production schedules and operational goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Previous experience in aircraft maintenance, overhaul operations, manufacturing, MRO, or related industrial environments preferred.
• Experience with structural repair, assembly/disassembly, painting, and mechanical systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, fasteners, and repair techniques preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and standard shop tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, hazardous materials handling, and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented production environment.
• Due to federal contracting requirements, applicant must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level clearance
• A&P License preferred but not required.
• Aerospace, structural repair, or manufacturing certifications are a plus.
• Forklift, crane, or respiratory certifications preferred where applicable.

This job operates in an industrial shop environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; bend; kneel; climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted. Position will be exposed to noise, chemicals, paint fumes, and varying temperatures; must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Why Join SelectTech?

At SelectTech, you'll work alongside a team that values innovation, precision, and purpose. Your expertise will directly contribute to solutions that deploy faster, operate with confidence, and are designed with purpose‑helping us drive mission success.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join the SelectTech team!