Mettle Ops
Manufacturing/Production Technician, seeking junior to senior level.
A Manufacturing and Production Technician operates machinery and equipment to fabricate, assemble, and test components and products according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality specifications. They set up and operate tools such as CNC machines, lathes, mills, presses, or specialized manufacturing equipment, perform in-process inspections, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain equipment to ensure consistent output and minimize downtime. In defense manufacturing, they must work within strict tolerances and quality standards like AS9100, maintain detailed production documentation and travelers for traceability, and often handle specialized materials or processes for aerospace and military applications. They collaborate with quality inspectors and engineers to identify process improvements, may perform first article inspections, and ensure all work meets contractual requirements including proper handling of government-furnished materials and adherence to manufacturing security protocols.
2161, 1316, SW, 2A7X0
Bachelor's preferred.
Mettle Ops has three facilities in Madison Heights, MI and will soon be adding Huntsville, AL locations.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 2161, 1316, SW — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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