Build Assembler 2nd Shift (3PM - 11:30PM)

Unusual Machines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity included

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines is seeking a Build Assembler for the 2nd shift (3PM–11:30PM) in Orlando. You will hand‑assemble motor components, solder wires, and follow precise instructions in a fast‑paced production setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, good manual dexterity, and the ability to sit for extended periods. The role offers equity, benefits, a 401(k), unlimited PTO, and daily catered lunches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior assembly or soldering experience preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate issues and defects.

Responsibilities

• Assemble motor components using fixtures, presses, adhesives, and hand tools.
• Perform soldering of motor wires and terminals to meet quality standards.
• Inspect and identify good vs. defective parts and address issues promptly.
• Follow detailed work instructions and accurately maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to ensure smooth production flow.
• Complete startup and shutdown procedures for each shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Consistently deliver high-quality assemblies that meet daily production targets.

Skills

Soldering

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication of issues

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build Assembler 2nd Shift (3PM - 11:30PM)

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

You in this Role

You’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and take pride in building things the right way. As a Motor Assembler, you’ll be a key part of our production team, soldering, bonding, and fitting components to deliver motors that power the future of FPV and drone technology. You enjoy working with your hands, following precise instructions, and contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble motor components using fixtures, presses, adhesives, and hand tools.
• Perform soldering of motor wires and terminals to meet quality standards.
• Inspect and identify good vs. defective parts and esc lefte issues promptly.
• Follow detailed work instructions and accurately maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to ensure smooth production flow.
• Complete startup and shutdown procedures for each shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Consistently deliver high-quality assemblies that meet daily production targets.

What You Bring

• Prior experience in assembly or soldering (preferred).
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate issues and defects.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in advanced motor assembly and soldering techniques.
• Exposure to a fast-growing company at the forefront of U.S. drone manufacturing.
• The chance to collaborate closely with engineers and technicians on cutting-edge products.
• Career growth opportunities as our production operations expand.

Compensation - $26.40 hourly

• Equity is included for all exempt positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment

As set forth in Unusual Machines’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.