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Production Technician II

AeroVironment
Simi Valley, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
💰 $56,000/yr($40,000/yr$56,000/yr)

About the role

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Summary


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.

Position Responsibilities

  • Primary duty is the 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • 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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred

  • 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

  • Applies acquired job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks under minimal supervision

  • 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

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

  • Ability to frequently use hand tools (e.g. clamps) using light, minimal force

  • Regularly required to sit for long periods and occasionally stand for short periods

  • Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs

  • Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance

  • Occasionally required to walk

  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus


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