Assembly Technician II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Sparks, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assembly Technician II, you will be using your assembly knowledge to build products containing electronics to a defined set of procedures/instructions. You'll be responsible to complete prescribed repetitive tasks in conjunction with a team that will culminate into a finished product on an assembly line. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years' experience as an assembly technician or in a related field.
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• A good understanding of manufacturing, production or warehouse environments.
• Ability to comprehend/follow detailed instructions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
• Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Certification in intermediate soldering or electronics assembly.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex components and subassemblies according to detailed instructions and blueprints.
• 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 assembly 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED