Production Technician
TLDR
Bond and finish composite parts, prepare surfaces, inspect components, and collaborate with engineers to meet production and safety standards.
Production Technician
(Post-Processing Department)
Location: Riga, Latvia (On-site)
Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.
RedWire Defense Tech Riga is seeking a Production Technician to join the Post-Processing Department. This role involves composite part finishing and bonding, surface preparation, sanding and painting operations, documentation handling, and close collaboration with engineers to ensure high-quality production standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Bonding and assembling composite material parts in accordance with technical drawings, work instructions, and quality standards
Preparing surfaces and performing finishing operations, including sanding, grinding, and painting of components
Ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with production and safety requirements throughout the post-processing stage
Inspecting completed parts to verify accuracy, surface quality, and adherence to specifications.
Requirements:
Secondary education: technical or vocational education preferred
Knowledge and experience in assembly considered an advantage
Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings
Experience using hand tools and assembly equipment
High level of precision, attention to detail, and patience
Good command of Latvian; English language skills are an advantage
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Ability to follow technical documentation, internal procedures, and supervisor instructions accurately.
We Offer:
A culture that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement
Engagement with industry-leading UAS technologies and advanced solutions
Access to continuous professional and leadership development opportunities
A modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment
Salary: EUR 10.00 gross per hour
Health and accident insurance
Accident insurance for children
Annual performance-based bonus program
Annual salary review
Financial support in special life situations.
Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to hr.lv@redwire.eu
We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The information submitted by the candidate will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the company's recruitment procedures will be used for recruitment purposes.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Accident insurance for children
Learning Budget
Access to continuous professional and leadership development opportunities
Financial support for life events
Financial support in special life situations.
Paid Time Off
Annual salary review
Redwire Defense Tech is a company focused on the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our solutions cater to the defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge technology that is trusted for critical operations worldwide.