Shop Assistant
US$20 – US$35 / hr base salary
Posted 28 Jun 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$20 – US$35 / hr |
|---|
No unique specialisation
Sentradel builds autonomous counter-drone systems. We design, build, and test hardware that finds and defeats drones. We are looking for a hands-on Shop Assistant to keep our build floor running and support the engineering team.
What you will do:
- Cut, trim, and prep metal stock and raw materials for builds
- Keep the shop clean, organized, and stocked at all times
- Support the engineers and the wider team with whatever the build needs
- Receive shipments, track parts, and stage materials for projects
- Run basic shop equipment and hand and power tools safely
- Set up and break down work areas and keep tools where they belong
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe, orderly workspace
What we are looking for:
- Hands on, mechanically inclined, and not afraid of physical work
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and cutting equipment
- Reliable, punctual, and detail oriented
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for long stretches
- Good attitude, takes initiative, easy to work with
- Must be a US person (US citizen or green card holder) due to the nature of our work