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
