What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Assistant position at Sentradel?
Sentradel builds autonomous counter-drone systems. We design, build, and test hardware that finds and defeats drones. We are looking for a hands-on Shop Assistant to keep our build floor running and support the engineering team.
What you will do:
- Cut, trim, and prep metal stock and raw materials for builds
- Keep the shop clean, organized, and stocked at all times
- Support the engineers and the wider team with whatever the build needs
- Receive shipments, track parts, and stage materials for projects
- Run basic shop equipment and hand and power tools safely
- Set up and break down work areas and keep tools where they belong
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe, orderly workspace
What we are looking for:
- Hands on, mechanically inclined, and not afraid of physical work
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and cutting equipment
- Reliable, punctual, and detail oriented
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for long stretches
- Good attitude, takes initiative, easy to work with
- Must be a US person (US citizen or green card holder) due to the nature of our work
Nice to have, not required:
- Experience cutting or fabricating metal
- Shop, machining, automotive, or construction background
- Interest in robotics, drones, or hardware
Hours are flexible and negotiable