Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Pay: $21-35/hr

Job Description

The Production Technician assembles and fabricates antennas used in the aerospace and defense industry. This role involves precise mechanical and electronic assembly work, including drilling, lasing, etching, and soldering components, as well as operating various machines and fabrication equipment. The ideal candidate brings prior production experience, learns quickly during training, and consistently delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate antennas for use in aerospace and defense applications according to detailed specifications and procedures.
• Perform drilling, lasing, and etching operations on components using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Carry out soldering tasks on electronic and mechanical components to meet quality and reliability standards.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to complete assemblies accurately.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during the assembly and fabrication process.
• Operate production line and fabrication equipment, including machine operation as needed to support production schedules.
• Inspect work in progress and completed assemblies to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Follow established production processes and standard operating procedures to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Support training activities by learning quickly on a split shift schedule until fully trained, then transitioning to the assigned shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety guidelines and reporting any issues promptly.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets and resolve issues that arise during assembly.
• Document work as required, including recording production data and reporting any deviations or defects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of production experience in a military, aerospace, government, or electronics company.
• Demonstrated soldering experience in a production or electronic assembly environment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical assembly in a production line setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related technical documentation.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
• Experience operating production and fabrication equipment, including machine operation.
• Strong hand–eye coordination to perform detailed and precise assembly tasks.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality and accurate work.
• Ability to train on a split shift schedule (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) until fully trained.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured production environment with defined processes and timelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in antenna assembly or related aerospace and defense products is beneficial.
• Experience in electronic assembly, including working with small components and fine soldering, is an advantage.
• Comfort working with a variety of fabrication equipment and adapting to new tools and processes.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with production staff and support functions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned, rapidly growing organization that plays a direct role in supplying products to major aerospace and defense partners. The company fosters a close-knit, engaging culture with a variety of sponsored social events such as luncheons, golf outings, cookouts, food truck events, and holiday parties. Team members benefit from wellness-focused offerings, including an annual in-house flu clinic and discounted gym memberships, supporting both work–life balance and long-term well-being.

Work Environment

This role is primarily on the 2nd shift, working from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You will work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with an additional new facility being added next door, reflecting ongoing growth and investment in modern equipment and technology. The environment is a structured production setting that emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and efficiency, with access to advanced fabrication and assembly equipment. Dress expectations align with a hands-on production role, requiring practical attire suitable for working with tools, machinery, and electronic components while adhering to all safety guidelines.

This is a Permanent position based out of Bedford, NH.

The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health Insurance Plan with Health Reimbursement Feature, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care Company Paid Disability Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time 401K with Company Match Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and capabilities Wellness Prevention – Annual In-House Flu Clinic, Gym Membership discount through Health Insurance Plan

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,NH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.