Manufacturing Technician

Blackburn Dynamics is an advanced manufacturing company in the high desert of northern Nevada, producing precision components and integrated assemblies for demanding industrial, aerospace, and defense customers. We pair frontier resourcefulness with modern production discipline — tight tolerances, resilient supply chains, and a team built for the next generation of American manufacturing.

• Set up, operate, and maintain production and assembly equipment
• Work from engineering drawings, travelers, and work instructions
• Perform in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges; record data
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical units
• Maintain a clean, safe, 5S work area and follow quality and safety procedures
• Support first-article, bring-up, and continuous-improvement activities

• High school diploma / GED, plus a technical certificate or 2+ years of hands‑on manufacturing or assembly experience
• Comfortable reading blueprints and using precision measurement tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and consistent attention to detail
• Able to work on-site in Dayton, NV; lift ~40 lbs and stand for full shifts
• [Bonus] Aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated / high‑tolerance manufacturing
• [Bonus] CNC operation, IPC soldering, or ESD-controlled assembly
• Familiarity with ERP/MES and quality systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100)