AeroVironment is hiring: Production Assistant II in Petaluma

Summary

The Production Assistant II position will play an integral part in the coordination and execution of production schedules, contributing to projects that drive innovation and excellence in our field. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and management to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. This position demands a proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our production team, you will gain invaluable experience in aerospace manufacturing processes while contributing to the success and growth of our organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Monitoring and servicing systems
• Ensuring released jobs are completed to schedule
• Completing reports
• Updating and improving existing systems
• Planning and scheduling repairs
• Printing and dissemination of work orders throughout shop floor
• Work with counterpart in Avionics to resolve any issues
• Work with planners to ensure that MRP is driving the correct components for production
• Completion of work orders through Oracle
• General schedule awareness
• Awareness of schedule changes and effects of changes
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Associate’s degree, certification or some related college courses preferred
• 1-2 years of working experience required

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Good computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 20 lbs.), bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating
• May have some exposure to outside environment (rarely)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required

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

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

Benefits

AeroVironment 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 review: the benefits page at our site.

We also encourage you to review our company website to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.