Production Technician II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks, NV is seeking a Production Technician II to handle complex electronic and mechanical assemblies. You will work independently, perform quality inspections, troubleshoot basic issues, and document production activities while following safety protocols.

You will mentor junior technicians, collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must understand technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints or manuals.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing principles.
• Experience with electronic and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Basic skills in assembly, soldering, and connectors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electronic and mechanical components and subassemblies per diagrams and drawings.
• Perform quality inspections and tests on assembled products.
• Troubleshoot basic assembly issues and resolve them.
• Maintain and calibrate assembly tools and equipment.
• Document production activities and report discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior production technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Schematic reading

Manufacturing principles

Electronic/mechanical assemblies

Soldering

Team mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Assembly tools

Job description

If you are a seasoned tech professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! The Production Technician II takes on more complex assembly tasks and ensures the accuracy and quality of assembled components. This role involves working independently and providing support to junior team members while adhering to safety and compliance standards. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble complex electronic and mechanical components and subassemblies according to detailed diagrams and drawings.
• Perform quality inspections and tests on assembled products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic assembly issues.
• Maintain and calibrate assembly tools and equipment.
• Document and report production activities and any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in training and mentoring junior production technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve assembly processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years as a technician or in a related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Prior experience with electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Basic skills in assembly, soldering, and connectors.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• OSHA 10-Hour Training certification.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assembly tasks, including the ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Operate and maintain assembly tools and equipment, requiring hand/finger dexterity.
• Stand for extended periods during the work shift.
• Work in potentially hazardous or loud environments, following safety protocols.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• For office roles, capability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Benefits:

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.