UAV Manufacturing Technician

Blackwing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker is seeking hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assemble, inspect, and balance aircraft components for our cloud seeding systems. You will operate fabrication tools, manage parts through the inventory system, and ensure quality and documentation standards are met.

The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing or a similar technical setting, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work onsite in Salt Lake City. Training on ERP and shipping processes will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping/receiving, electronics, or similar hands-on environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed processes.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks.
• Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and balance aircraft components per instructions and quality standards.
• Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat PCBs with proper ESD controls.
• Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment.
• Receive/label/store/issue/transfer parts in Rainmaker’s inventory system.
• Kit and stage complete sets of components for production and operations.
• Maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and WIP materials.
• Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas.
• Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing

Assembly

Quality inspection

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.

The Production team at Rainmaker builds our UAS platforms, assembles dispersion payloads, and integrates in-situ/remote sensing systems into every vehicle we deliver. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and ensures mission success in the field, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and dynamically balance aircraft propellers in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards.
• Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat, and document printed circuit boards using proper ESD controls.
• Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment to produce and finish aircraft components.
• Receive, label, store, issue, transfer, and track aircraft parts and materials in Rainmaker’s inventory system.
• Kit and stage complete sets of components for aircraft production and operational needs.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and work-in-process materials.
• Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package, document, and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas.
• Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or a similar hands-on technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented work.
• Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and shift between manufacturing, inventory, quality, and logistics responsibilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Salt Lake City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite components, adhesives, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
• Experience inspecting, cleaning, masking, or conformally coating PCBAs.
• Familiarity with ESD controls and electronic-component handling.
• Experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers.
• Experience operating a laser cutter or similar fabrication equipment.
• Experience using inventory management, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.