Production Associate

About Vital Lyfe At Vital Lyfe, we're on a mission to change how the world gets fresh water. We build portable desalination systems that turn seawater and other natural water sources into clean drinking water. Mission As a Production Associate, you'll be on the line building the product that makes it happen: assembling components from work instructions, running production equipment, and making sure every unit that leaves our floor is one we're proud of. You'll be part of a fast-moving team at the ground floor of a company scaling quickly, with real room to grow. You'll work alongside production leads and engineers, and your ideas for making stations safer and faster will be heard. What You’ll Do Assemble components, subassemblies and finished products following work instructions and drawingsOperate hand tools, power tools and light production equipment safelyInspect parts and finished units for defects; flag and document quality issuesPackage, label and stage finished goods for shippingTrack materials and consumables at your station and report shortagesPerform basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and changeoversHit daily production and quality targets as part of a teamSuggest improvements to stations, workflows and safety practicesKeep a clean, organized work area (5S) and follow all safety procedures, safety comes firstPerform other duties and tasks as assigned, and support other teams or areas as business needs require Required What We Are Looking For High school diploma or GEDAbility to follow written and verbal work instructionsReliable attendance and punctualityMust be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or production workAbility to read basic drawings, parts lists or work instructionsExperience with hand and power toolsBasic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, scanning or inventory systems)Forklift or pallet jack experience Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassistedWork involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe. Schedule Day shift, Monday through FridayOvertime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs Why Vital Lyfe Real-world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. We're tackling one of humanity's most pressing challenges.Aerospace DNA: Founded in 2024 by former SpaceX engineers, we bring aerospace manufacturing discipline to water technology.Strong backing: Supported by investors including General Catalyst.A product people want: Our first product, Access, is a push-button portable system that makes drinking water from seawater and other sources.Get in early: We're a small, fast-growing team, so your work shows up in every unit we ship and there's room to grow with the company. Benefits Competitive Equity100% Medical, dental and vision insurance3 weeks paid vacation12 paid holidaysParental Leave401k option (the company does not currently offer matching)HSA/FSA plans$125 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement; Home Internet & Phone$15 daily lunch stipend Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered) Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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.