Production Technician II

If you are a seasoned tech professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Production Technician II, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of our production assembly operations tasks on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables while working from diagrams and drawings. You'll be responsible for disassembling, modifying, reworking, reassembling, and testing experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies. You'll make continuity checks and quality inspections on work in process and/or completed on the processing line.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
  • A higher level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications and 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

Preferred:

• IPC certificate (Sierra Space only - with Space Addendum)
• OSHA 10-Hour Training certification
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

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.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors.
• Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes
• Frequently lifting or carrying up to 35 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Frequently exposed to loud noises

Safety Sensitive Position:

• Inspect, handle or transport explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials
• Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles
• Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $18.44 - $25.36
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.