Production Technician
Anduril Industries · Ashville, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Ashville, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
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Against 64 other live production postings in Ohio.
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- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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- Team leadership 91%
- Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 26%
- 5S 20%
- Union environment 20%
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This plant: Anduril Industries in Ashville
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the role
We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Ashville, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly and integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. If you are someone who is a highly motivated team player who is willing to support a fast paced team environment and detail oriented self starter with minimal oversight then this role is for you.
Required qualifications
- ✓0 -10+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry is preferred) performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
- ✓Proficient with common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes or specialized test equipment
- ✓Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications)
- ✓Able to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
- ✓Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- ✓Ability to acquire and maintain US secret clearance.
- ✓U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Demonstrated experience with many aspects of aircraft or ground systems fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test
- ✓Mechanically assemble complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components involving hand soldering and component fabrication
- ✓Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
- ✓Experience with common air-frame construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
- ✓Prior hands-on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds
- ✓Electronic box assembly troubleshooting, and writing detailed issue tickets for failures
- ✓Running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes
- ✓Testing and running RF systems
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the site
Anduril, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, is building Arsenal-1 , its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, just south of Columbus, Ohio in Pickaway County. Arsenal-1 is redefining the scale and speed that autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for the United States and its allies and partners. This is a monumental and essential step toward rebuilding America’s defense industrial base, strengthening America’s warfighting capabilities, and enhancing deterrence amid rising international threats.
What you’ll do
- •Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and instructions to assemble products or systems
- •Use various hand tools and power tools to put components together
- •Combine different subsystems or components into a larger, functioning system
- •Ensure compatibility and proper communication between integrated components
- •Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered
- •Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace
- •Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.
Additional details
- •Start and end times may vary based on business needs; however, this role will primarily operate during second shift hours between 1:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
Hourly rate
- •T1 Hourly Rate: $23/hr
- •T2 Hourly Rate: $27/hr
- •T3 Hourly Rate: $31.50/hr
- •Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Shift 1
- •5 AM to 1:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
- •Break 8 AM | Lunch 11-11:30 | Break 12:30 PM
Shift 2
- •1 PM - 9:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
- •Break: 4 PM | Lunch 7 - 7:30 PM | Break 8:30 PM
Overlap: 1:00 - 1:30 PM (30 min handoff)
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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