Manufacturing Technician II

Job description

### **WHO WE ARE** Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media. Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence. **OUR CULTURE** Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done. **ABOUT THE ROLE** As a Manufacturing Technician II at Biofire, you will play an important role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of our advanced Smart Gun. We are looking for someone who can independently execute assembly processes, identify and support troubleshooting of technical issues within production and manufacturing, and contribute to improvements that enhance productivity and product quality as we continue to scale our manufacturing organization. To succeed, you will need to consistently execute quality production, demonstrate strong mechanical and assembly aptitude, and be a strong contributor to continuous improvement efforts and manufacturing projects. You will need to be an adaptable, hands-on production specialist who can recognize production challenges, communicate findings effectively, and collaborate with technicians, engineers, and leadership to help solve problems and improve our manufacturing processes. If you’re excited about helping solve critical challenges and scaling our manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include: - **Manufacturing and Production Execution:** Independently perform established assembly and manufacturing processes while consistently meeting production, quality, safety, and scheduling expectations; - **Technical Troubleshooting:** Identify and support troubleshooting of manufacturing and assembly issues by collecting relevant information, analyzing problems, and communicating findings to appropriate technical partners; - **Quality Assurance:** Follow established quality procedures, identify defects or process deviations, and support efforts to ensure products meet quality standards and requirements; - **Continuous Improvement:** Identify opportunities to improve production methods, workflow, SWIs, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency, and support implementation of approved improvements; - **Training and Team Contribution:** Support training of less-experienced technicians within areas of demonstrated proficiency and share technical knowledge and best practices to improve team performance and consistency. **QUALIFICATIONS** We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the desired qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply. - Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, production, mechanical assembly, or a comparable hands-on technical environment; - Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, assembly tools, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and/or jigs; - Ability to identify problems, collect relevant data, contribute to troubleshooting and root cause activities, and communicate findings clearly; - Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement principles and methodologies; - Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently meet established quality, safety, and productivity standards; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment; - Experience working in a safety-critical or highly controlled manufacturing environment such as firearms, medical device, automotive, aerospace, or a comparable industry. **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for: - Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits - Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction - Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction - 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays - Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits The compensation range for this role is **$30.00 - $40.00**/hour + stock options + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. **LOCATION AND HOURS** This is a full-time, hourly role that will require you to be on-site. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. This position will require overtime work to meet project deadlines. The ability to work beyond regular hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential. We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources required at our Broomfield office. **DIVERSITY & INCLUSION** We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. **ELIGIBILITY** This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.