Production Assistant II

VideoRay; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; 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 Assistant II to coordinate and execute production schedules within aerospace manufacturing. You will work with engineers, technicians, and management to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires proactive organization and thrives in a fast-paced environment, offering valuable exposure to aerospace production processes and company growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree, certification or related college courses preferred.
• 1–2 years of working experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and service systems.
• Ensure released jobs are completed to schedule.
• Complete reports and update records.
• Update and improve existing systems.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Print and disseminate work orders on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with Avionics counterpart to resolve issues.
• Work with planners to ensure correct components are driven by MRP.
• Complete work orders through Oracle.
• Maintain general schedule awareness.
• Be aware of schedule changes and their effects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing/Production Experience

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or related college coursework

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The Production Assistant II position will play an integral part in the coordination and execution of production schedules, contributing to projects that drive innovation and excellence in our field. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and management to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. This position demands a proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our production team, you will gain invaluable experience in aerospace manufacturing processes while contributing to the success and growth of our organization.

Summary

The Production Assistant II position will play an integral part in the coordination and execution of production schedules, contributing to projects that drive innovation and excellence in our field. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and management to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. This position demands a proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our production team, you will gain invaluable experience in aerospace manufacturing processes while contributing to the success and growth of our organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Monitoring and servicing systems
• Ensuring released jobs are completed to schedule.
• Completing reports.
• Updating and improving existing systems
• Planning and scheduling repairs
• Printing and dissemination of work orders throughout shop floor.
• Work with counterpart in Avionics to resolve any issues.
• Work with planners to ensure that MRP is driving the correct components for production.
• Completion of work orders through Oracle
• General schedule awareness
• Awareness of schedule changes and effects of changes
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree, certification or some related college courses preferred.
• 1-2 years of working experience required.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Manufacturing/Production Experience Preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 20 lbs.), bend, etc.
• Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Benefits

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• a paid holiday shutdown

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology - we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian - but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

The salary range for this role is:

$22 - $33

AV considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.