UAV Manufacturing Technician

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

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• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and dynamically balance aircraft propellers in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards.
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• Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat, and document printed circuit boards using proper ESD controls.
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• Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment to produce and finish aircraft components.
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• Receive, label, store, issue, transfer, and track aircraft parts and materials in Rainmaker’s inventory system.
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• Kit and stage complete sets of components for aircraft production and operational needs.
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• Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and work-in-process materials.
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• Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package, document, and coordinate outbound shipments.
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• Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks.
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• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas.
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• Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or a similar hands-on technical environment.
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• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed manufacturing processes.
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• Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented work.
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• Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
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• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems.
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• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
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• Ability to work independently and shift between manufacturing, inventory, quality, and logistics responsibilities.
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• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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• Ability to work full-time onsite in Salt Lake City.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with composite components, adhesives, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
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• Experience inspecting, cleaning, masking, or conformally coating PCBAs.
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• Familiarity with ESD controls and electronic-component handling.
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• Experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers.
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• Experience operating a laser cutter or similar fabrication equipment.
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• Experience using inventory management, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.