Production Technician

Vanthal Technologies, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Vanthal Technologies, Inc. is seeking Production Technicians to support the assembly, configuration, inspection, and preparation of Group 1 unmanned aircraft systems at its Annapolis, Maryland site.

This full-time, on-site role requires following documented work instructions, using fixtures and tools, soldering and wiring, and performing in-process inspections to ensure quality. Prior aerospace experience is not required, just hands-on assembly skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and visual work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with steady hands for mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and reliability in attendance.
• Willingness to work eight-hour on-site shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components and materials for aircraft assembly
• Complete mechanical and electrical assembly operations
• Perform soldering, wiring, fastening, and component installation
• Follow documented work instructions and configuration requirements
• Conduct in-process inspections and record results
• Support aircraft configuration and functional checks

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual assembly

Documentation skills

Team communication

Punctuality

Wiring and soldering

Education

Technical school or vocational training

Military technical experience

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Soldering equipment

Torque-controlled tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Build and inspect Vanthal unmanned aircraft using standardized work instructions, dedicated fixtures, and repeatable production processes.

Department Production

Location Annapolis, Maryland

Region United States

Job type Full-time

Work arrangement On-site

Schedule Full-time, 8-hour shift

Base compensation $25–$35 per hour

Eligible for an annual performance bonus based on team or department success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vanthal Technologies is seeking Production Technicians to support the assembly, configuration, inspection, and preparation of Group 1 unmanned aircraft systems at its operations in Annapolis, Maryland.

This is a full-time, hands-on manufacturing position performed on-site in an eight-hour shift. Production Technicians work within defined production processes using documented work instructions, dedicated tools, fixtures, and acceptance criteria.

Prior aerospace manufacturing experience is not required. Applicants must have prior soldering experience and should be comfortable performing detailed mechanical and electrical assembly work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare components and materials for aircraft assembly
• Complete assigned mechanical and electrical assembly operations
• Perform soldering, wiring, fastening, and component installation
• Use production fixtures, hand tools, programmed tools, and test equipment
• Follow documented work instructions and configuration requirements
• Perform defined in-process inspections
• Record completed work and inspection results
• Identify damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming components
• Support aircraft configuration and functional checks
• Maintain an organized and safe production area
• Prepare completed aircraft and supporting equipment for packaging
• Work with production, quality, and integration personnel to resolve assembly issues

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow written and visual work instructions
• Ability to perform detailed hands‑on work consistently
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to communicate production issues clearly
• Ability to maintain accurate production records
• Ability to perform wiring, assembly, fastening, and inspection tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a production-team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electronics assembly, mechanical assembly, fabrication, repair, or maintenance
• Experience using hand tools, soldering equipment, torque‑controlled tools, or electrical test equipment
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, electronics, appliance, medical‑device, or light‑industrial manufacturing
• Experience building, maintaining, or operating unmanned aircraft
• Familiarity with quality‑control or configuration‑control processes
• Technical school, vocational training, military technical experience, or equivalent hands‑on experience

OTHER COMPENSATION

Overtime opportunities are available based on production requirements.

BENEFITS

• Three weeks of paid time off per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus based on team or department success