Assembly Technician II
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Sparks, NV. A good understanding of manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean
- 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 52 live postings that list pay, out of 946 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 757 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 88 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 39%
- CNC 31%
- Machining 30%
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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks
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- Quality Engineering Manager II · Quality · Manager
- Assembly Technician I · Manufacturing · Technician
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Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
You Must Have
- ✓High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- ✓1+ years' experience as an assembly technician or in a related field.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓A good understanding of manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret complex assembly instructions and blueprints.
- ✓Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
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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The Assembly Technician II takes on 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.
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.
We Prefer
- •Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- •Certification in intermediate soldering or electronics assembly.
- •Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
Important notice
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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!