Production Technician II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vista, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a Production Technician, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of our production assembly operation tasks on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, frames, and especially wire harnesses and cabling while working from diagrams and written instructions. You will be responsible for building new assemblies and occasionally disassembling, modifying, reworking and reassembling experimental or prototype assemblies. You will make continuity checks and quality inspections on your own in-process and completed work. This position will empower you to complete your tasks at your own pace, as we prioritize quality above all else. 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 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 environment.
Prior experience with electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
Basic skills in hand tools, assembly, soldering, and connectors.
Computer literate with experience in Windows and Office products and ability to learn new specialized in--house applications as required.
Ability to take instruction from and work side-by-side with more advanced technicians to learn new skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
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

PC J-STD-001 and 620 certifications.
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education and certifications.
Circuit card assembly work with both surface mount and through-hole parts.
Electronic component identification knowledge.
OSHA 10-Hour Training certification.
Experience with PPE (personal protection equipment).
Able to work in an organized, clean work environment to 5S standards.
Military electronic assembly background.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Responsibilities

Assemble complex electronic and mechanical components and subassemblies according to detailed diagrams and drawings.
Ability to interpret and work from drawings, manuals, handbooks and technical specifications.
Ability to terminate various coaxial, circular, and D-type connectors in wire harnesses.
Install and integrate wiring, and termination in accordance with system requirements and IPC standards.
Perform simple tests such as continuity checks.
Work with printed circuit boards (PCB) and other assemblies following detailed instructions accurately and consistently.
Have good hand eye coordination and be able to use a variety of standard hand tools including crimpers and soldering irons.
Inspect assembly work for self and other team members per appropriate standards.
Work with engineers to identify issues with new products and improve them.
Knowledge of proper ESD controls.
Must be detail and quality oriented, and have a good sense of self-discipline.