Production Technician

Portland Seed Fund; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Equity/Stock options

Health benefits

Holidays

401K

Job summary

Overwatch Imaging is seeking a Production Technician to assemble optical and electronic components, cables, and harnesses while following precise drawings and instructions. The role includes inspecting products, recording quality data, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace in a fast-growing startup environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience, strong reading of technical drawings, and familiarity with lean processes and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• IPC certification preferred.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly, tools, and safety practices.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and electronic components using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble cable harness assemblies.
• Follow technical drawings or work instructions.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
• Complete production logs, batch records, or digital tracking systems.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Quality control

Reading blueprints

Lean manufacturing

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics or technical certification preferred

IPC certification preferred

Job description

Production Technician at Overwatch Imaging

Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company working to bring sensor autonomy to time-critical airborne search, detection,trackingand monitoring missions. Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, bringsSuperhuman VisionandWorkload Reductionto users of real-time imagery intelligence systems. We fundamentally believe that modern edge processing and AI-enabled autonomy can perform an important set of time-critical imagery intelligence missions better,fasterand moresafely than humans can alone.

Founded in 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, we support private sector companies as well as federal,stateand local agencies around the world with missions ranging from wildfire mapping and disaster response to law enforcement, border security, maritime domainawarenessand tactical intelligence.

About this Role

WhatYou’lldo:

• Assemble optical and electronic components using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble cable harness assemblies.
• Follow technical drawings or work instructions.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with standards.

Quality Control

• Conduct in-process and final inspections.
• Record data from quality checks and report deviations to supervisors or QA.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to meet 5S/lean manufacturing standards.

Documentation

• Complete production logs, batch records, or digital tracking systems.
• Report any defects, delays, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintainaccuraterecords for inventory and material usage.
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assistin process improvement initiatives or lean manufacturing events.

Required Education and Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in electronics or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• IPC certification preferred

Experience and Technical Competence:

• Familiarity with electronics assembly, tools, and safety practices
• Experience with quality control procedures and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, or work instructions
• Experience with lean manufacturing and ISO standards

Character Attributes:

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, venture-backed startup business environment
• Motivates and inspires teammates bydemonstratinga prodigious work ethic
• Collaborates well in a small team environment with teammates and customers
• Enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and taking responsible risks
• Takes pride in seeing new products reach operational use quickly

What We Offer:

• Growth Opportunities: As a team member of a true startup, you will learn by doing andshapeour future. The opportunities are limitless for those who want to grow their career.
• Impact Opportunity: We work on missions that matter to keep people safe and make the world better, and we do it without bureaucracy at the speed of a startup.
• Team Collaboration: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with amazing teammates. The Overwatch Imaging leadership team believes in an open-door policy, meaning everyone has a voice and access to guidance, advice, feedback, and the ability to pitch crazy new products or ideas.
• Late Start Wednesday: A weekly block to have focus time away from meetings and calls. An opportunity to work from home, flex your schedule or self-directed time to focus on training and development
• Time Off: Generous PTOto empoweremployees to make decisions about work life balance based on work and home needs.
• Holidays: Overwatch Imaging recognizes 10 company holidays.
• Ownership: Equity/Stock Options in our rapidly growing company.
• Health Benefits: Medical/Dental premiums 100% covered by Overwatch Imaging for employees and their families, plus available pre-tax health savings account.
• 401K: Employer matching contributions up to 4% of pay.

Employment Authorization Requirements:

• All applicants mustbe authorized towork on a permanent basis in the UnitedStates.
• Overwatch Imaging is an equal opportunity workplace and makes employment decisions based on merit and business needs, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected personal characteristic.
• This position may involve access to data, technology, or software that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to obtain any necessary export authorization, asdeterminedby an export compliance assessment conducted by the company.