Production Technician II - Temp

Worker Type Contractor Job Description VideoRay is a leader in   underwater ROV technology . We’re looking for forward thinkers who are driven to push the boundaries of technology and innovation to join our team. VideoRay’s headquarters is located in Pottstown, PA, approximately 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia, with a satellite office located in San Diego, CA. The primary responsibility of the  Production Technician II  will be to test/assemble Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle products in our manufacturing facility following released engineering drawings and assembly instructions using our work order system. 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 Works 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 also train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process 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 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 Minimum 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 Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties 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 or Solder Certification is preferred Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized Applies acquired job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks under minimal supervision 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 Clearance AeroVironment considers several factors, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: T his 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. Benefits :  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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Prin