$18-22/hour
1524 McGregor Ave, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA
Production Assistant – Ruby’s Dragons (Petaluma, CA) Part-time | Flexible hours | Starting at $18–$22/hour (DOE) Do you love hands-on work, organization, and helping bring magic to life? Ruby’s Dragons is a small, family-run 3D printing company that creates colorful articulated dragons, tiny animals, and collectible toys. We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Production Assistant to help us keep our growing workshop running smoothly. You’ll help with: * Finishing 3D prints using a heat gun and removing supports * Sorting completed prints into bins by style and color * Maintaining organized inventory * Cleaning build plates and keeping the workspace tidy (sweeping, trash, etc.) * Starting prints based on what’s low in stock (using a simple system/checklist) * Counting, packing, and shipping orders * Troubleshooting basic printer issues and flagging when something’s off * Organizing filament and keeping supplies stocked Bonus points if you can (or are excited to learn to): * Do basic printer maintenance (changing nozzles, clearing jams, etc.) You’re a great fit if you: * Are dependable and take pride in your work * Enjoy working with your hands and have good attention to detail * Like organizing and keeping things clean * Are comfortable with technology and willing to learn new systems * Can lift 20 lbs and stand for stretches of time Hours: Flexible, 10–20 hours per week to start (Mon–Fri daytime preferred) Location: Our Petaluma home workshop Pay: $18–$22/hour depending on experience If you’re ready to join a fun, creative small business where every dragon matters, send us a quick email introducing yourself and why this sounds like a good fit. Experience with 3D printing or small business production is a plus, but not required — we’ll train the right person! To apply: Email with the subject “Production Assistant Application – [Your Name]” Please include: ✅ A short introduction about you ✅ Your availability ✅ Any relevant experience