UAV Manufacturing Technician at Rainmaker Technology Corporation (Salt Lake City, UT)
Rainmaker Technology Corporation· Salt Lake City, UT· $25–$30/hr·
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Job description
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
- Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and dynamically balance aircraft propellers in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards.
- Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat, and document printed circuit boards using proper ESD controls.
- Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment to produce and finish aircraft components.
- Receive, label, store, issue, transfer, and track aircraft parts and materials in Rainmaker’s inventory system.
- Kit and stage complete sets of components for aircraft production and operational needs.
- Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and work-in-process materials.
- Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package, document, and coordinate outbound shipments.
- Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks.
- Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas.
- Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or a similar hands-on technical environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed manufacturing processes.
- Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented work.
- Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and shift between manufacturing, inventory, quality, and logistics responsibilities.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Salt Lake City.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with composite components, adhesives, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
- Experience inspecting, cleaning, masking, or conformally coating PCBAs.
- Familiarity with ESD controls and electronic-component handling.
- Experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers.
- Experience operating a laser cutter or similar fabrication equipment.
- Experience using inventory management, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.
Why work at Rainmaker Technology Corporation
- Culture: Described as “an engineering organization and a microcosm of El Segundo's spirit” – iterate quickly, solve the most important problem of our age.
- Work Environment: On-site roles in El Segundo, CA, with seasonal field positions across the western U.S. (Utah, Nevada, etc.).
- Growth: Rapidly scaling headcount (117% YoY), high-visibility work with real-world environmental impact.
- Perks: Opportunity to work on “physical technology” in a deep-tech renaissance; hands-on with drones, radar, and weather systems.
- Values: Stewardship of the natural world, scientific rigor, and making freshwater available to all.