Manufacturing Assembly Technician, Prime Air, Assembly and Test

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How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and most importantly safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).

If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Key job responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Assembly Technician, you will be directly supporting our drone vehicle production assembly process to identify and communicate methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the assembly process. In addition to product assembly support, the candidate will also be cross-trained in vehicle testing process for production support as needed.

Assembly support:
• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
• Execute assembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical parts using proper tools and techniques
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet deliverables relative to assigned drone assembly process(s).
• Work with production and the operations teams to help execute production readiness and testing responsibilities.
• Identify and recommend improvements by contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures
• Attention to detail in repetitive tasks

Test Support:
• Support / Execute vehicle testing as needed to ensure product functionality and conformity.

Basic Qualifications

- 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience
- Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
- Experience guiding, training and mentoring others
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Medical or related field)
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, torque drivers, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters), as well as standard hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

- FAA Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) and/or Avionics certification/license
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and/or equivalent experience
- Experience working with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive hardware
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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The starting pay for this position is listed below including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 23.00 - 41.00 USD hourly