Production Technician II - Full-time

p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bspan class="emphasis"Worker Type/span/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pRegularp style="text-align:left"br /span class="emphasis"bJob Description/b/spanbr /br / /ppbuSummary/u/b/ppbr /The primary responsibility of the bProduction Technician II /bwill 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./pp/ppbuPosition Responsibilities/u/b/pp/pullipPrimary duty is the mechanical assembly of subassemblies using small hand and/or power tools. Some soldering may be required/p/lilipFinal assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles/p/lilipTesting and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies/p/lilipWorks with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high quality standard/p/lilipWorks with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation/p/lilipResponsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed/p/lilipMay also train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process/p/lilipMay conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high quality standards/p/lilipFollows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments/p/lilipMaintains a clean and safe work environment/p/lilipOther duties as assigned/p/li/ulp/ppbuBasic Qualifications (Required Skills amp; Experience)/u/b/pp/pullipHigh School diploma or GED equivalent is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience/p/lilipMinimum 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/p/lilipExperience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required/p/lilipAbility to read blueprints and schematics is desired/p/lilipAbility to solder as part of assembly function and duties/p/lilipMust have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills/p/lilipMust have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company/p/lilipStrong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form/p/li/ulp/ppbuOther Qualifications amp; Desired Competencies/u/b/pp/pullipVocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred/p/lilipVersed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired/p/lilipFamiliarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired/p/lilipWork with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized/p/lilipApplies acquired job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks under minimal supervision/p/lilipAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties/p/lilipDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives/p/lilipTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products/p/lilipIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company/p/lilipFocuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one#39;s own interests/p/li/ulp/ppbuPhysical Demands/u/b/pp/pullipAbility to work in a manufacturing environment/p/lilipAbility to frequently use hand tools (e.g. clamps) using light, minimal force/p/lilipRegularly required to sit for long periods and occasionally stand for short periods/p/lilipFrequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs/p/lilipFrequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance/p/lilipOccasionally required to walk/p/lilipOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear/p/lilipSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus/p/li/ulpbr /span class="emphasis"bClearance Level/b/spanbr /br / /pClearance Levelp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanThe salary range for this role is:/span/p$17 - $24p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanAeroVironment /spanspanconsiders several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills./span/pp/ppbITAR Requirement:/b/pp/ppiT/iispanhis 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements./span /i/pp/ppbBenefits/b:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  a href="http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits" target="_blank"spanspanspanspanhttp://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits/span/span/span/span/a./pp/ppWe also encourage you to review our company website at a href="http://www.avinc.com" target="_blank"http://www.avinc.com/a to learn more about us./pp/ppPrincipals only need apply.  NO agencies please./pp/ppspan class="emphasis-3"bWho We Are/b/span/pp/ppBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC./pp/ppJoin us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed./pp/ppspan class="emphasis-3"bWhat We Do/b/span/pp/ppBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition./pp/ppispanWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status./span/i/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis"bITAR/b/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pU.S. Citizenship required