Operator III (Onsite)

Axon; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with EMPLO

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Snacks in our offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Line Lead, Operator III (L3) to help drive daily manufacturing execution at the Pinnacle facility. You will manage day-to-day needs in your area, ensure safety and quality, and partner with L5/L4 Leads to support the broader operation.

You will guide operators, coach staff, and ensure adherence to production plans while maintaining effective cross-functional communication with engineers and supervisors. This is an onsite role supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience with a strong understanding of floor procedures, quality, and safety expectations.
• Experience providing work direction, training, coaching, or support to teammates; prior leadership experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production plans by understanding output goals, staffing needs, quality requirements, and changing floor priorities.
• Monitor assigned work areas, identify bottlenecks or downtime, and take action to keep production moving safely and efficiently.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and understand when to initiate or support NCMRs, escalations, and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
• Support EWO execution by communicating approved instructions, confirming the team follows the required process, and raising questions or concerns.
• Provide operators with clear direction, coaching, and timely feedback while reinforcing safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Communicate professionally with operators, technicians, engineers, and L5/L4 Leads to resolve routine issues and share relevant production updates.
• Maintain accurate handoffs and follow through on assigned actions, open issues, and shift priorities.
• Identify recurring problems and improvement opportunities, and bring recommendations or concerns to the L5/L4 Lead or supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Coaching or training others

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving and prioritization

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As a Line Lead, Operator III (L3), you will help lead daily manufacturing execution by supporting production goals, quality and safety standards, and operator performance. You will independently manage day-to-day needs within your assigned area, resolve routine issues, and partner with L5/L4 Leads to support the broader operation. This role builds leadership, manufacturing process knowledge, and cross-functional communication skills.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite at Axon manufacturing facility - Pinnacle

Reports to: L5/L4 Line Lead and/or Manufacturing Supervisor

Direct Reports: Operators assigned to the production area

• Support daily production plans by understanding output goals, staffing needs, quality requirements, and changing floor priorities.
• Monitor assigned work areas, identify bottlenecks or downtime, and take appropriate action to keep production moving safely and efficiently.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and understand when to initiate or support NCMRs, escalations, and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
• Support EWO execution by communicating approved instructions, confirming the team follows the required process, and raising questions or concerns.
• Provide operators with clear direction, coaching, and timely feedback while reinforcing safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Communicate professionally with operators, technicians, engineers, and L5/L4 Leads to resolve routine issues and share relevant production updates.
• Maintain accurate handoffs and follow through on assigned actions, open issues, and shift priorities.
• Identify recurring problems and improvement opportunities, and bring recommendations or concerns to the L5/L4 Lead or supervisor.

What You Bring

• Manufacturing or production experience with a strong understanding of floor procedures, quality, and safety expectations.
• Experience providing work direction, training, coaching, or support to teammates; prior leadership experience is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of production goals, basic performance metrics, NCMR processes, escalation paths, and EWO requirements, or the ability to learn them.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; able to recognize when an issue needs additional support.
• Demonstrates Axon Values through ownership, teamwork, candor, quality-focused decisions, and a willingness to pursue improvements.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity and values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.