Production Assistant II

AV; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AV is seeking a Production Assistant II in Petaluma, CA to coordinate and execute production schedules in aerospace manufacturing. You will work with engineers, technicians, and management to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves collaboration across departments, strong organizational skills, and proactive problem solving in a high-precision setting.

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 production systems.
• Ensure released jobs are completed to schedule.
• Complete reports and documentation.
• Update and improve existing systems.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Disseminate work orders on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with Avionics to resolve issues.
• Ensure MRP drives correct components for production.
• Complete work orders in Oracle.
• Maintain schedule awareness and adapt to changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or related college courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Worker Type

Regular

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

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$22 - $33

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

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.

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.

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.