Production Technician II: Precision Assembly & Mentoring

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

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.