Production Technician IV/V
About The Position
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Technician to join its powertrain and electronics team and build flight-critical components for its VTOL electric aircraft. The role supports the manufacture of advanced electrical powertrains in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The technician builds complex early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts, records assembly data in the manufacturing execution system, and learns and applies skills through on-the-job training. The role also includes training other production technicians, supporting product and process trials and validations, documenting manufacturing issues, and helping investigate quality defects and test failures. Technicians work independently on assigned tasks while adapting to daily priorities and collaborating across teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
- Motivated to support the company’s mission.
- Able to be trained on documented procedures for complex manufacturing and follow them to successfully manufacture parts.
- Strong work ethic.
- Able to adapt to sudden changes in daily priorities.
- Team-oriented attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks according to daily plans.
- Able to lift 25–35 lbs twice per hour and perform repetitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts.
- Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
- Experience as a trainee and/or trainer in on-the-job training.
- Experience with light industrial environments.
- Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems.
- Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures.
- Proficiency with machining, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship.
- Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics.
- Experience with mechanical component assembly and systems integration of mechanical systems.
- IPC J-STD, 610 certification.
- Atlassian Jira or First Resonance Ion experience.
- Experience in lean manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Joby’s safety procedures and protocol.
- Build a variety of complex early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts.
- Assemble data for aircraft parts in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
- Learn and apply skills through on-the-job training.
- Conduct on-the-job training to train other production technicians.
- Work independently once tasks are assigned and remain flexible with daily priorities.
- Maintain cleanliness in the work area using manufacturing 5S best practices.
- Follow instructions and think critically.
- Run trials for new products and processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional people to meet shared team goals.
- Provide feedback and document issues found during manufacturing to drive solutions and process improvements.
- Participate in the validation of new processes.
- Teardown parts when rework or repair is necessary.
- Participate in the investigation of quality defects and test failures.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Healthcare benefits.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
