Motor Assembler 3rd Shift (11PM - 7:30 AM)

Unusual Machines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Daily Catered Lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines, Inc. is seeking a Motor Assembler in Orlando, FL to join our production team. You will solder, bond, and fit components to deliver motors powering FPV and drone technology.

This hands-on role requires following precise instructions and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position offers an hourly wage and benefits, with opportunities to grow as our manufacturing operations expand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in assembly or soldering preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble motor components using fixtures, presses, adhesives, and hand tools.
• Solder motor wires and terminals to meet quality standards.
• Inspect parts and escalate defects promptly.
• Follow work instructions and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians for smooth production flow.
• Complete startup and shutdown procedures for each shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Deliver high-quality assemblies meeting daily production targets.

Skills

Soldering

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some 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 **escalate** 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 - $28.80 hourly

Benefits

• Equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous 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