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Posted: 9/24/2020

Shift: Monday thru Friday; Schedule Flexible

Location: Our headquarters in Torrance, CA

Employment Type: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

Blue Robotics is looking for 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, our manufacturing team is 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. Within 30 days you will be able to cut cable, strip and tin cable, solder cable onto PCBs, and assemble our core products from start to finish with some assistance. By three months, we expect you to be able to fly solo; assembling products that consistently meet quality standards at the same rate as the rest of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Consistently assemble products that meet quality standards;

Complete manufacturing orders in a timely manner;

Package and label products;>

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

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 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.

Benefits for FT Employees:

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) Plan with 4% matching

Paid vacation hours + paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Plenty of parking

Team lunches and other fun events

Posted: 9/25/2020

Shift: Monday thru Friday

Location: Our headquarters in Torrance, CA

Employment Type: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

Blue Robotics specializes in manufacturing underwater robotic components and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Our mission is to enable the future of underwater exploration by providing high-performing marine robotics components at an accessible price point. We’re a team of 35 people encompassing manufacturing, supply chain, product design, software development, sales, marketing, and support.

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to manage day-to-day manufacturing operations including leading our team of assembly technicians, managing our supply chain and vendor relationships, overseeing manufacturing engineering and quality assurance efforts, and helping us build a great company! You will be working with a dedicated team of people on an exciting product line that helps explorers, researchers, hobbyists, and businesses around the world address ocean-related problems.

As Director of Operations, you’ll oversee the engineering, supply chain, logistics, operations, and production elements of our Operations department. You will be the source of truth for day-to-day process or project updates and a mentor to upcoming leaders within your department. Through proactive, positive communication you will be able to ensure employees are not only informed but also engaged with major initiatives in your department. You will have to balance day-to-day operations with long-term improvement projects and unexpected urgent issues that come up.

Behind our goal of enabling ocean exploration and serving our customers is a goal to build a long-lasting company that is a great place to work. In this role, you will have a critical impact on that goal and we’re looking for someone who can help us foster a friendly, open culture that strives for constant improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of our production team, including directly managing the lead technicians of several production areas, coordinating schedules and resource allocation, and communicating changes or updates to the team

Oversee the manufacturing engineering team and prioritize projects and resources to best align with our overall needs

Manage the supply chain including assisting with and improving processes for procurement, inventory control, vendor relationship management, inbound/outbound logistics, and sustainability and responsible sourcing efforts

Oversee all Operations staff and maintain staffing levels through hiring and employee retention

Coach, counsel, and develop direct reports
Create and drive strategies to guide our department decisions and approach

Manage efforts to implement new processes, tools, and procedures

Facilitate communication between the Operations teams and with other company departments

Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor operational performance

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business, or management field, or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in a professional environment

5+ years of manufacturing management experience

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate teams

Well-developed communication, presentation, and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines

Training or experience in Six Sigma and Lean principles is preferred

Experience with ERP and eCommerce systems (we use Odoo and WooCommerce)

Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain standing for entire shift in order to communicate with workers in the entire warehouse. Additionally, this position will at times require 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. Occasional lifting objects weighing 30 lbs frequently.

Benefits (Full Time)

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with 4% Matching

Medical & Dental

Parental Leave

Company Lunches & Special Events