Manufacturing Technician II

WHO WE ARE Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media. Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence. OUR CULTURE Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Manufacturing Technician II at Biofire, you will play an important role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of our advanced Smart Gun. We are looking for someone who can independently execute assembly processes, identify and support troubleshooting of technical issues within production and manufacturing, and contribute to improvements that enhance productivity and product quality as we continue to scale our manufacturing organization. To succeed, you will need to consistently execute quality production, demonstrate strong mechanical and assembly aptitude, and be a strong contributor to continuous improvement efforts and manufacturing projects. You will need to be an adaptable, hands-on production specialist who can recognize production challenges, communicate findings effectively, and collaborate with technicians, engineers, and leadership to help solve problems and improve our manufacturing processes. If you’re excited about helping solve critical challenges and scaling our manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include: Manufacturing and Production Execution: Independently perform established assembly and manufacturing processes while consistently meeting production, quality, safety, and scheduling expectations; Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and support troubleshooting of manufacturing and assembly issues by collecting relevant information, analyzing problems, and communicating findings to appropriate technical partners; Quality Assurance: Follow established quality procedures, identify defects or process deviations, and support efforts to ensure products meet quality standards and requirements; Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production methods, workflow, SWIs, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency, and support implementation of approved improvements; Training and Team Contribution: Support training of less-experienced technicians within areas of demonstrated proficiency and share technical knowledge and best practices to improve team performance and consistency. QUALIFICATIONS We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications t