Mechanical Assembly Technician

LED FastStart•Lafayette, LA

5d•$12 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

DMR Drones / DMR Technologies is a fast-growing drone manufacturing and technology startup based in Lafayette, Louisiana. We design and assemble advanced agricultural and commercial drones right here in the U.S., and we’re hiring Drone Assembly Technicians to help scale production. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical or carpentry aptitude who enjoys following instructions, working with tools, and building real, high-quality products.

Requirements

Mechanical assembly, carpentry, fabrication, maintenance, or hands-on trade experience
Comfort using hand tools and basic power tools
Ability to follow step-by-step instructions and technical drawings
Attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Reliability, coachability, and a team-first mindset

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, or mechanical assembly experience
Experience working from prints or instruction manuals
Interest in drones, UAVs, or advanced manufacturing
Startup or small-team manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Assemble drone components and sub-assemblies by following instruction manuals, prints, and work instructions
Use manual tools (Allen wrenches, hand tools), power tools (drills, electric screwdrivers), and precision measuring tools
Precisely manufacture and assemble parts to specification and tolerance
Perform repeatable, detail-oriented assembly in a production environment
Perform very minor electrical work, including basic wiring and connections
Follow prints and diagrams for simple electrical routing and hookups
Assist with basic troubleshooting when issues arise (training provided)
Inspect assemblies for quality, alignment, and completeness
Identify defects, errors, or improvement opportunities and flag them early
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area
Support continuous improvement as products and processes evolve