Manufacturing Technician - Motors | Manufacturing Dir. Motors

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for production operations on innovative electric aircraft components through hands on assembly.  As a Manufacturing Technician at Beta Technologies, you will work in a small team environment as we develop a low volume production area to a fully established manufacturing department.  As an open-minded and outside-the-box thinking you will perpetually strive to supplement your past experience with new knowledge gained every day through research and experimentation.  You will perform daily hands-on production assembly tasks while also devoting time to refining manufacturing processes, design jigs and fixtures, introduce new tools and equipment ideas to the manufacturing team and continuously improve quality and through put to align with high level business goals.  You will work closely with your peers to thread design changes from ongoing product development efforts seamlessly into existing build processes. You will be challenged every day and probably have a lot of fun.

 

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Hands-on assembly of electric powertrain components

• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes as the key process owner

• Performing in-process quality control inspection tasks, feeling comfortable identifying and raising concern about process deviations and being integral part of any troubleshooting efforts to solve them

• Maintaining accurate and clear manufacturing documentation in compliance with both internal and external quality systems or regulations. Documentation to include up-to-date assembly process documentation as well as process data (fastener torque, electrical checks, etc.)  The candidate should have a drive for organization such that build processes and manufacturing data can easily be audited

• Performing regular inspection and cleaning of manufacturing equipment along with routine maintenance to keep operations running flawlessly

• Maintaining maintenance logs for all machines or processes they oversee, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software

• Providing regular productivity reports, and incident reports as needed

• Using all mandated safety equipment and complies with all safety requirements in accordance with company and government regulations and guidelines

• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school preferred

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, the principles of Six Sigman/Continuous Improvement, Lean 5S and Kanban preferred

• Ability to operate hand and power tools

• Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of mechanical and electrical components

• Understanding of how electric motors work

• Good team communication skills required

• Microsoft Tools – Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Previous experience building electric Motors

• Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia

• Aerospace manufacturing experience

• Experience taking a new product from engineering release to full-rate production

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

• Manual Dexterity

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation $26 — $34 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.