Production Technician

Production Technician I page is loaded## Production Technician Ilocations:
Simi Valley, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
6583
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The primary responsibility of the
** Production Technician I
** 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. This is an entry level position.
** 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
* Work 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
* Works on assignments that are routine in nature and under close supervision
* 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
* Typically requires less than 1 year of related 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
* 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 is desired
* Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired
* Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired
* Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired
* Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized
* Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
* 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
** Clearance Level
** No…