Production Technician II

AeroVironment•Pottstown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Production Technician II will be to test/assemble Small Unmanned Arial System products in our manufacturing facility following released engineering drawings and assembly instructions using our work order system.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired.
Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties.
Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred.
Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired.
Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired.

Responsibilities

Mechanical assembly of subassemblies using small hand and/or power tools.
Some soldering may be required.
Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles.
Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies.
Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high quality standard.
Works with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation.
Responsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed.
May also train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process.
May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high quality standards.
Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.