Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About The Role

The General Helper provides support across various operational, production, maintenance, and housekeeping activities to ensure efficient workflow and a safe working environment. This position assists skilled personnel, performs basic labor tasks, and supports daily operations as assigned.

 

Team Summary

 

Will be part of the LA MFG team

Responsibilities

• Assist team members with daily operational and production tasks.
• Move, load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and facilities.
• Perform basic assembly, packaging, and material handling activities.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up of workstations and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Previous experience in a labor, warehouse, manufacturing, or construction environment is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn and perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate basic tools and equipment.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Manufacturing and assembly experience
• Any construction experience

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

The compensation information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. 

 

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more! 

 

• 100% employer-paid health care  

• 401k & retirement plans  

• Weekly paid office lunches    

• Fully stocked breakrooms  

• Stock options    

• Paid Parental Leave   

• Flexible PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off 

 

 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS  

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.