Production Technician I-III

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 Technician 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 a 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
Technician I
1-2 years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
Familiarity with basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers and wire cutters
Experience with mechanical assembly of parts, at home or work
Technician II
2-5 years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
Well versed with hand tools and powered tools, such as wire crimpers, soldering irons, electric torque drivers
Experience in specialty mechanical and/or electrical assembly, including wire harnesses and electronic assembly
Technician III
5+ years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
Advanced skills with tools and processes, such as PCB-level soldering, QC inspection, sensors and calibration, fine part assembly
Demonstrated aptitude in wide range of technology manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Education/Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least two years of manufacturing or assembly work experience
Experience preferably in the following industries: aviation, aerospace, defense sector

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No