Manufacturing Specialist
Unusual Machines
Manufacturing Specialist
Unusual Machines
Designs and manufactures NDAA-compliant drone components
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
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting production by ensuring machines are operating efficiently and reliably. Your primary focus will include performing machine changeovers, replacing consumable parts, and troubleshooting issues directly on the production floor. You will play a key role in minimizing downtime and maintaining smooth operations across manufacturing processes.
Day in the Life
A typical day involves working closely with operators and engineers to support production needs. You will help workers understand how to properly use jigs and fixtures, ensuring consistency and efficiency in assembly. You will assist with quality process control by monitoring outputs and identifying areas for improvement. Additionally, you will be heavily involved in creating, updating, and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each station to ensure clear and effective workflows.
What You Bring
• High attention to detail
• Strong expertise with hand tools and custom equipment
• Ability to read, follow, and update SOPs with precision
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot production issues effectively
What You'll Gain
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, growing company operating in the exciting drone market
• Hands-on experience in a U.S.-based precision manufacturing environment
• Significant growth opportunities and career development within the company
Compensation
$30.00 per hour
Benefits
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
Designs and manufactures NDAA-compliant drone components
Unusual Machines designs, manufactures, and sells drone components in the United States. It earns revenue from direct-to-consumer sales through the Rotor Riot platform and a B2B channel that supplies parts to other drone makers and enterprise clients, with the B2B segment growing since 2024. The company expands vertically by opening a drone motor factory in Orlando and by acquiring Rotor Lab, while focusing on NDAA-compliant, American-made parts validated through the Blue UAS Framework. Its goal is to become a leading domestic supplier of NDAA-compliant drone components for defense and commercial markets, supported by growth through acquisitions and expanded manufacturing.
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