Production Assembly Technician - Alameda, United States - Saildrone
Description
About UsWe are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate our missions worldwide.
Saildrone is backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware.
The Role:
As a Production Assembly Technician at our company, you will play a vital role in assembling and rebuilding subsystems for our ocean-going vehicles.
Whether you're working on a one-off prototype or a production batch, your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential.
You'll need to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions accurately while maintaining a well-organized workspace. Collaboration and problem-solving will be key as you work alongside our Production Team to build innovative and high-quality products.Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret schematic diagrams, product manuals, and work instructions to gather necessary information for assembly.
- Set up and arrange production workstations according to specifications.
- Assemble parts and components to meet quality specifications.
- Contribute to fitting, building, or reconstructing various parts within required timelines.
- Conduct regular tests and inspections to ensure product compliance with specifications.
- Actively contribute ideas for process improvement to enhance quality and production efficiency.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment in adherence to company policies.
- Update and maintain records of test results and inspection procedures.
- Occasionally participate in training new team members.
- Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Excellent handeye coordination and manual dexterity for precision tasks.
- Ability to handle small parts and delicate electrical components.
- Capability to lift objects up to 50lbs.
- Strong visual attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
- Stamina to stand and work for long hours performing repetitive tasks.
- Willingness to work an eighthour shift with occasional overtime.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in relevant fields preferred.
- 2 to 4+ years of experience in assembling electromechanical systems, harnessing, and testing.
- Demonstrated commitment to highquality work.
- Good communication skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working onsite at a production facility.
- Familiarity with inventory systems and work process systems like Jira.
Location:
This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.
Even our walls have good karma, our offices mix software development with a hardware production line in the former airplane hangar used to film 'The Matrix'.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, push and pull, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and reach with your hands and arms.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
- Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents
- Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
- Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan
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