Production Technician II/III

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Technician II/III to join our powertrain and electronics team and help build flight-critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Joby’s safety procedures and protocol

Build a variety of early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts

Assemble data for the aircraft parts in our manufacturing execution system (MES)

Learn and then apply skills through on-the-job (OTJ) training

Work independently once tasks are assigned and be flexible with priorities provided daily

Maintain cleanliness in the work area using manufacturing 5S best practices

Be able to follow instructions and think critically

Run trials for new products and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional people to ensure we meet our shared goals as a team

Provide feedback and document issues found during manufacturing to drive solutions and process improvements

Participate in the validation of new processes

Teardown parts when rework or repair is necessary

Participate in the investigation of quality defects and test failures

Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production

Ability to work shift from Mon-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm, as well as 1-2 Sat per month, from 7:30am - 4:00pm

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of work

Motivated to support the company’s mission

Able to operate multiple equipment per SOP and basic hand tools (electric and manual)

Strong work ethic

Able to adapt to sudden changes in daily priorities

Team oriented attitude

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks according to daily plans

Able to lift 25-35 lbs twice per hour and perform repetitive tasks

Desired

Experience with bills of material (BOM) and/or manufacturing execution systems (MES)

Experience being a trainee in on-the-job (OTJ) training

Experience with light industrial environments

Experience working on high-voltage systems

Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies

Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures

Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics

IPC J-STD, 610 certification

Atlassian Jira, First Resonance Ion experience

Experience in lean manufacturing

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $23-$33/hr per hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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