Zone 5 Technologies

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ProductionSupportSpecialist

$36–40k San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Production Support Specialist at Zone 5 Technologies. Skills: Production support, Part preparation, Additive manufacturing. Assist production teams. Support rework activities”

Industry & Context.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Eligibility Requirements

Work in production environment, Stand for long periods, Lift objects

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, 0–3 years manufacturing experience, Follow written work instructions, Use hand tools, Use basic power tools, Use shop equipment, Attention to detail, Reliability in executing tasks

Nice to Have

Aerospace manufacturing experience, Defense manufacturing experience, Automotive manufacturing experience, High-mix manufacturing experience, Additive manufacturing exposure, Composite part preparation exposure, Mechanical part preparation exposure, Lean manufacturing concepts familiarity, 5S practices familiarity

What You'll Do.

Assist production teams

Support rework activities

Support teardown activities

Support prototype activities

Maintain work environment

Follow safety requirements

Follow quality requirements

Follow compliance requirements

Perform part finishing

Remove support structures

Perform visual inspections

Perform post-processing

Stage parts for operations

Perform basic equipment checks

Report printer issues

Support inventory organization

Support point-of-use storage

Support 5S initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineers; Work with production technicians; Work with operations teams

Full Job Description

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. The Production Support Specialist supports daily manufacturing operations by performing part preparation, finishing, additive manufacturing operations, and general production assistance tasks. This role focuses on executing defined support activities that enable Assemblers, Technicians, and Machinists to perform primary build, integration, and testing work efficiently and safely. The Production Support Specialist does not own product builds, system troubleshooting, or programming activities, but plays a critical role in maintaining production flow and shop readiness. This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams. Key Responsibilities: General Manufacturing Support Assist production teams with miscellaneous shop tasks as assigned Support rework, teardown, and prototype activities under supervision and defined instructions Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Follow all safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including AS9100, ESD, FOD, and ITAR where applicable Part Finishing & Preparation Perform part finishing operations including deburring, sanding, filing, cleaning, and surface preparation on metallic, composite, and additively manufactured components Remove support structures from 3D printed parts using approved tools and processes Perform visual inspections for obvious defects and escalate nonconformances per established procedures Additive Manufact

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