Operator III (Onsite)
Axon
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About the opportunity
As a Line Lead, Operator III (L3) at Axon, you will help lead daily manufacturing execution by supporting production goals, quality and safety standards, and operator performance.
You will independently manage day-to-day needs within your assigned area, resolve routine issues, and partner with L5/L4 Leads to support the broader operation.
This role builds leadership, manufacturing process knowledge, and cross-functional communication skills.
Key responsibilities
- Support daily production plans by understanding output goals, staffing needs, quality requirements, and changing floor priorities.
- Monitor assigned work areas, identify bottlenecks or downtime, and take appropriate action to keep production moving safely and efficiently.
- Follow manufacturing procedures and understand when to initiate or support NCMRs, escalations, and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
- Support EWO execution by communicating approved instructions, confirming the team follows the required process, and raising questions or concerns.
- Provide operators with clear direction, coaching, and timely feedback while reinforcing safety, quality, attendance, and performance expectations.
- Communicate professionally with operators, technicians, engineers, and L5/L4 Leads to resolve routine issues and share relevant production updates.
- Maintain accurate handoffs and follow through on assigned actions, open issues, and shift priorities.
- Identify recurring problems and improvement opportunities, and bring recommendations or concerns to the L5/L4 Lead or supervisor.
Qualifications
- Manufacturing or production experience with a strong understanding of floor procedures, quality, and safety expectations.
- Experience providing work direction, training, coaching, or support to teammates; prior leadership experience is beneficial.
- Working knowledge of production goals, basic performance metrics, NCMR processes, escalation paths, and EWO requirements, or the ability to learn them.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; able to recognize when an issue needs additional support.
- Demonstrates Axon Values through ownership, teamwork, candor, quality-focused decisions, and a willingness to pursue improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
Job details
- Location: Onsite at Axon manufacturing facility - Pinnacle
- Remote/hybrid status: On-site
- Reports to: L5/L4 Line Lead and/or Manufacturing Supervisor
Direct Reports
Operators assigned to the production area
- Legal eligibility: Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment
About the company
At Axon, we are on a mission to Protect Life.
We are explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you will take ownership and drive real change, constantly growing as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
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