Job Title: Production Technician II

Department: Production

Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Company Description

Inspired Flight’s Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by leading the American small unmanned aerial systems (“sUAS”) Industry. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S.-based team designs, builds, and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.

Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:

Team Players who stay humble and focus on accomplishing more by helping others

Honest people with a deep commitment to acting and speaking with integrity in everything we do

Grit filled professionals, who demonstrate our perseverance on a regular basis as we bounce back in the face of adversity

Diversity Seeking as we place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view

Self-Aware individuals striving to clearly understand our own strengths and weaknesses

Continuously Improving, humbly committed to improving ourselves, our products, our customers, and our company

Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.

Location

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight’s HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Job Description

Inspired Flight is seeking a talented and experienced Production Techician II to join our manufacturing team. A Production Technician II is a specialized role responsible for complex mechanical and electrical manufacturing of medium and heavy lift small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS or drones).

This position is at the core of the manufacturing team at Inspired Flight and will be part of rapidly growing company in the growing UAV industry. Lots of upward mobility available for this role!

Typical responsibilities:

• Soldering PCBs to IPC standards and Inspired Flight quality standards
• Testing of electrical equipment
• Mechanical assembly of aircraft components
• Payload assembly and testing
• Wire harness assembly
• Assist in developmental assembly and prototyping of production parts
• Assist engineering in setting up and running tests

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Work well in a collaborative environment
• Aren’t shy about proposing creative ideas on how to improve product
• Are a self-starter and enjoy taking on new challenges requiring creative solutions

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of manufacturing or assembly work experience
• Experience preferably in the following industries: aviation, aerospace, defense sector

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; use hand tools like soldering iron, heat gun, crimpers, and exacto knives; talk, hear, and use hands for fine motor operations; use a computer and telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Quarterly bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person