Production Assistant II

Job overview

Production Assistant II is an onsite, full-time role in Petaluma, CA. The stated salary range is $22–$33 per year. The position supports AeroVironment’s production team and contributes to aerospace manufacturing operations. The role coordinates production schedules and work orders, monitors completion against schedule, and helps keep production systems and component planning aligned. By maintaining reports and resolving issues with planners and Avionics counterparts, the assistant helps production teams execute work efficiently and reliably.

What you'll do

• Monitor and service systems
• ensure released jobs are completed to schedule
• complete reports and update existing systems
• plan and schedule repairs
• print and distribute shop-floor work orders
• coordinate with Avionics to resolve issues
• work with planners to ensure MRP drives correct production components
• complete work orders in Oracle
• track schedule changes and their effects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production assistant

production scheduling

work orders

manufacturing

mrp

oracle

full-time position

petaluma ca

aerovironment

salary $22–$33

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of work experience; manufacturing or production experience is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, a 9/80 schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.