Production Technician

AeroVironment•Germantown, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AV is currently looking for a detail-oriented Production Technician to join our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will play a vital part in building and testing high-quality electro-mechanical systems and sub-assemblies by precisely following released engineering drawings and work instructions through our work order system.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Equivalent
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.
Experienced with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required.
Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired.
Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired.
Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired.
Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized.
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Responsibilities

Primary duty is the mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies using small hand and/or power tools.
Some soldering may be required.
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 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.