Military Fellowship Program: Production Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Sparks, NV.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 85%
- ✓ Lean 69%
- 5S 54%
- Root cause 54%
- SAP 54%
- Kaizen 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Sierra Nevada Corporation
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks
6 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in production roles at Sierra Nevada Corporation.
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- Production Technician II · Production · Technician
- Assembly Technician II · Manufacturing · Technician
- Quality Engineering Manager II · Quality · Manager
- Assembly Technician I · Manufacturing · Technician
- Military Fellowship Program: Engineering Technician · Manufacturing
Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
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.
You Must Have
- ✓Currently serving as ACTIVE duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
- ✓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
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.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
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SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.
NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule
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.
Important notice
This position requires the 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. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
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!