Shift: Monday through Friday; Schedule Flexible (4AM-10AM)

Location: Our headquarters in Torrance, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

Blue Robotics is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our production team building underwater vehicles, thrusters, lights, sensors, and other products. As the Assembly Technician, each component that you assemble will go out into the world to help explore shipwrecks, study endangered species, map the ocean floor, and generally advance human understanding of the oceans.

Because our customers depend on our products performing consistently when they are out in the field, we are focused on continuous process improvement. For us that means every Assembly Technician is someone who is willing to learn and ask questions, comfortable receiving feedback, and can be trusted to work consistently with minimal supervision. Our processes change as we discover better ways of doing things, so someone who is flexible and able to learn quickly is an ideal fit for this position.

We provide hands-on training and frequent check-ins to ensure you are comfortable and confident following assembly procedures.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently assemble products that meet quality standards;
• Complete manufacturing orders in a timely manner;
• Maintain detailed notes on each job;
• Report scrap and waste;
• Maintain an orderly workstation;
• Follow safety guidelines;
• Communicate production issues as they arise;
• Take the initiative to stay up-to-date on production processes;
• Complete other tasks as needed from time to time

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to follow both written and verbal instructions;
• Comfortable using basic tools (screwdriver, drill, tape gun, etc.);
• High School diploma or GED;
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide);

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 – 2 years experience soldering and assembling products;
• Familiarity with 5S principles;
• Experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment;
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment is a plus!

Physical Requirements:

Assembly Technicians carry trays of products from one workstation to the next to complete assembly. Most work is completed while sitting down, although some workstations require standing. Additionally, this position requires carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, as well as using basic hand tools. Soldering and assembly require excellent visual capability with or without corrective lenses. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 30 lbs frequently. Extensive use of both hands.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:

$18.00 – $20.00 USD per hour

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Flexible shift scheduling
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off + Paid Holidays
• Team lunches and other fun events