Production Technician II

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

The Production Technician II tests and assembles Small Unmanned Aerial System products in a manufacturing facility, following released engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work-order processes. The role includes mechanical assembly of subassemblies and final assembly of ground-control equipment and air vehicles, with some soldering and testing or troubleshooting as needed. The technician works with other production technicians and engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain assembly quality, improve documentation and assembly efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and validate released assembly and fabrication documentation. The position also follows work-order protocols, completes paperwork as work is performed, maintains a clean and safe work area, and may train technicians or conduct in-process quality checks. Some assignments are completed under minimal supervision; new assignments may require instruction.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production, in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.
Ability to solder as part of assembly duties.
Good manual dexterity and basic computer-operation skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with company employees.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and meet the position’s physical demands.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Vocational training in electronics or solder certification.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Familiarity with safety and ESD practices.
Ability to work with engineering on new-product development when documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized.
Ability to apply job skills and company policies and procedures to assigned tasks under minimal supervision.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving personal, team, and company performance.
Teamwork and collaboration, prioritizing team success.

Responsibilities

Mechanically assemble subassemblies using small hand tools and/or power tools; perform soldering as required.
Complete final assembly of ground-control equipment and air vehicles.
Test and troubleshoot subassemblies and final assemblies.
Work with production technicians and engineering to correct and improve assembly-process documentation while meeting required quality standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency and product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and validate released assembly and fabrication documentation.
Follow work-order protocols and complete work-order paperwork as work is performed.
May train other technicians to build products or follow established assembly processes.
May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure items meet established standards.
Follow established procedures for routine work and seek instruction on new assignments as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.