Final Assembly Technician I

Redwire Defense Tech•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Final Assembly Technician performs final assembly and test functions on our Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’s). The role of Final Assembly Technician is a highly technical, hands-on role in assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground station communications. Additionally, the Final Assembly Technician is key in supporting technical issues that arise with the support of Engineering.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years of assembly of small complex mechanical and electrical systems using hand tools in a production environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering assembly drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and bills of materials.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced performance driven environment where quality is critical
Computer (Windows PC) competency in word processing and spreadsheets
High attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment
Technically minded solving problems with equipment

Responsibilities

Follows shop safety requirements and other relevant policies
Completes production documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assembles UAV/UAS aircraft structures and subassemblies such as fuselages, wings, ground stations, and support kits
Operates precision measuring and test equipment
Communicates challenges with leadership and engineering
Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and production environment
Provides recommendations for improvement to management and engineering
Inspects UAV or UAV/UAS aircraft components per engineering and production documentation and checks for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear and tear to ensure airworthiness
Recommends and perform replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection of returned aircraft
Supports problem solving activities for technical issues