Production Technician
Anduril Industries · McHenry, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will perform hands-on final assembly operations on solid rocket motors and their subassemblies, working in a fast-paced production environment where precision, safety, and teamwork are paramount.
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, ISO 9001, AS9100, Assembly lines, Tooling
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- Robotics 20%
- Injection molding 20%
- SAP 20%
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This plant: Anduril Industries in McHenry
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
Anduril Industries is building next-generation defense technology to protect the United States and its allies. We are looking for Production Technicians to join our Rocket Motor Systems manufacturing team. In this role, you will perform hands-on final assembly operations on solid rocket motors and their subassemblies, working in a fast-paced production environment where precision, safety, and teamwork are paramount.
You do not need prior experience with solid rocket motors or energetic materials to be successful here — we will train you. What matters most is that you bring a strong safety mindset, a willingness to learn, the technical aptitude to master detailed procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively with your team.
Core
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform solid rocket motor final assembly operations including mandrel extraction, nozzle installation, and igniter assembly integration per detailed work instructions
- ◆Execute igniter subassembly build-up, including component preparation, epoxy application, and curing processes
- ◆Conduct motor marking, labeling, and serialization in accordance with configuration control
requirements
- ✓Perform leak check and pressure testing of completed motor assemblies using calibrated test equipment
- ✓Complete pack-out and preparation of finished motors for storage or shipment, ensuring compliance with packaging and handling specifications
- ✓Maintain accurate and thorough records of all assembly operations, inspections, and test results in the production tracking system
- ✓Participate in daily production stand-ups, communicate status and blockers, and coordinate handoffs between shifts or stations
requirements
at all times with zero tolerance for deviation
- ✓Maintain housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control standards in all work areas
- ✓Identify and escalate safety concerns, near-misses, and hazards immediately through established reporting channels
- ✓Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently
- ✓Support and participate in safety audits, process hazard analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
We hire for mindset and aptitude. If you've built things with your hands — whether in a factory, a shop, the military, or your own garage — and you take pride in doing precise, careful work, we want to hear from you.
Required
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Demonstrated safety-first mindset — you stop the line when something doesn't look right
- ✓Ability to follow detailed written and visual work instructions with precision and consistency
- ✓Moderate to high mechanical aptitude: comfortable working with hand tools, torque wrenches, fixtures, and small components
- ✓Strong attention to detail and quality — you catch your own mistakes before they move downstream
- ✓Team-oriented attitude with clear, direct communication skills
- ✓Coachable and self-aware — you seek feedback, absorb it, and apply it
- ✓Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods
- ✓Willingness to work in environments with energetic materials after completing required training and certification
- ✓Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- ✓Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF Explosives "Employee Possessor" license
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Safety & Compliance
- •Solid propellant and other energetic materials are exceptionally dangerous if mishandled — adhere strictly to all safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and explosive safety
Preferred
- +Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments
- +Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent aerospace quality management systems
- +Experience working with adhesives, sealants, epoxies, or potting compounds
- +Military service or experience in an environment with strict procedural discipline
- +Experience with calibrated measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, etc.)
- +Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement experience
Why Anduril
- •Mission-driven work — what you build matters for national security
- •A team culture that values safety, ownership, and getting better every day
- •Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
- •Hands-on training and career growth pathways into senior technician, lead, and supervisory roles
- •The opportunity to build a production operation from the ground up alongside a tight-knit team
US Hourly Range
$28 — $38 USD
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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