Production Technician II Lead

Production Technician II - Lead

Job Summary
A Production Technician II Lead will support and guide manufacturing operations by coordinating team activities ensuring production efficiency assembling components and upholding quality and safety standards. This is aworking leadposition combining hands-on production responsibilities with team leadership and oversight. The ideal candidate willdemonstratestrong technical skills leadership capability and the ability to drive team performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead a team Production Technicians providing daily hands-on support to develop and mentor team members.

• Ensure the team has necessary raw materials tools consumables and equipment to meet daily deliverables.

• Monitor and report on quality metrics to support continuous improvement and adherence to standards.

• Verify technician timecards for completeness accuracy and compliance with organizational requirements; review and approve timecards in Paychex and NetSuite.

• Track training and skill development within the team tomaintainrequired levels of skillset redundancy across assemblies.

• Identify resolve and escalate roadblocks or production issues acting as a liaison between the Production Technicians and the Production Supervisor.

• Drive improvements in production efficiency by monitoring labor hours charged to assembliesrelativeto output.

• Remain actively involved in personal production work alongside the team.

• Support the manufacturing team with the fabrication of composite parts and/or electromechanical assemblies.

• Follow written work instructions to assemble and document the build of each assembly.

• Escalate any process or quality issues toappropriate stakeholders.

• Offer suggestions to improve safety quality on-time delivery and productivity.

• Build and set up test equipment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Quick learner hard-working with skilled hands and strong attention to detail.

• Technical hands-on capability including but not limited to wiring soldering parts fabrication assembly and general shop maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor peers in a production setting.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiencywith basic hand tools and their safe operation.

• Ability to verbally communicate read andcomprehendwork instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Strong work ethic reliability and consistent attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid drivers license.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Willingness to work overtime asrequired.

• Able to work onsite at ESAero office locations andrelocateto San Luis Obispo CA.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in composite fabrication.

• Experience assembling and/or testing complex electromechanical assemblies.

• Experience with parts and inventory management.

• SLO Partners UAV Completion Certificate.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness:Choose from three health dental and vision plans - including a100% employer-paid optioncovering both employees and their families.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy120 hours of PTO 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break payin addition to Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25000 employer-paid life insurance policy with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

• Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

• Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company matchto support your financial future.

• Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9paid holidays throughout the year.

• Work Environment:A casual dress code complimentary snacksand a welcoming company culture.

• Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life -a perfect place to live work and play!

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering product development and manufacturing dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design rapid product development precision manufacturing comprehensive testing and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence on-time delivery and continuous growth we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

At ESAero wedontjust build products we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo CA**

ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test

Payrange:$25-32hourlynon-exempt