Quick overview
Job description
Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.
We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.
If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.
You in this Role
You’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and take pride in building things the right way. As a Motor Assembler, you’ll be a key part of our production team, soldering, bonding, and fitting components to deliver motors that power the future of FPV and drone technology. You enjoy working with your hands, following precise instructions, and contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble motor components using fixtures, presses, adhesives, and hand tools.
- Perform soldering of motor wires and terminals to meet quality standards.
- Inspect and identify good vs. defective parts and escalate issues promptly.
- Follow detailed work instructions and accurately maintain documentation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to ensure smooth production flow.
- Complete startup and shutdown procedures for each shift.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Consistently deliver high-quality assemblies that meet daily production targets.
What You Bring
- Prior experience in assembly or soldering (preferred).
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
- Comfort with repetitive tasks and sitting for extended periods.
- Ability to clearly communicate issues and defects.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in advanced motor assembly and soldering techniques.
- Exposure to a fast-growing company at the forefront of U.S. drone manufacturing.
- The chance to collaborate closely with engineers and technicians on cutting-edge products.
- Career growth opportunities as our production operations expand.
Compensation - $28.80 hourly
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Daily Catered Lunches
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment
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