UAV Manufacturing Technician

Job description

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution. The Production team at Rainmaker builds our UAS platforms, assembles dispersion payloads, and integrates in-situ/remote sensing systems into every vehicle we deliver. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and ensures mission success in the field, this is a fantastic opportunity. ### What You’ll Do - Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and dynamically balance aircraft propellers in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards. - Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat, and document printed circuit boards using proper ESD controls. - Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment to produce and finish aircraft components. - Receive, label, store, issue, transfer, and track aircraft parts and materials in Rainmaker’s inventory system. - Kit and stage complete sets of components for aircraft production and operational needs. - Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and work-in-process materials. - Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package, document, and coordinate outbound shipments. - Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks. - Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas. - Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed. ### Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or a similar hands-on technical environment. - Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed manufacturing processes. - Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented work. - Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation. - Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems. - Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. - Ability to work independently and shift between manufacturing, inventory, quality, and logistics responsibilities. - Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. - Ability to work full-time onsite in Salt Lake City. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience with composite components, adhesives, fixtures, or precision assemblies. - Experience inspecting, cleaning, masking, or conformally coating PCBAs. - Familiarity with ESD controls and electronic-component handling. - Experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers. - Experience operating a laser cutter or similar fabrication equipment. - Experience using inventory management, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.