Aerospace Production Technician – Assembly & Testing (Entry)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Strathearn (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician III to test and assemble Small Unmanned Arial System products in our manufacturing facility, following engineering drawings and work orders. This is an entry level position with supervision and opportunities to grow.

You will perform mechanical subassembly work, soldering as needed, final assembly of ground control equipment and UAVs, and testing of subassemblies. You’ll contribute to process improvements and maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro‑mechanical assembly and test or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required.
• Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is the mechanical assembly of subassemblies using small hand and/or power tools.
• Some soldering may be required.
• Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles.
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high-quality standard.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed.
• May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high-quality standards.
• Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature and under close supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Manual dexterity

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electronics vocational training (desired)

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Taps

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician III to test and assemble Small Unmanned Arial System products in our manufacturing facility, following engineering drawings and work orders. This is an entry level position with supervision and opportunities to grow.

You will perform mechanical subassembly work, soldering as needed, final assembly of ground control equipment and UAVs, and testing of subassemblies. You’ll contribute to process improvements and maintain high quality standards.