Manufacturing Technician | Motors

Beta Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company in Vermont is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will assist in the assembly of innovative electric aircraft components and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical skills and proactive problem solving, contributing to the development of high-quality production processes. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean 5S, and Kanban highly preferred.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of electric powertrain components.
• Conduct in-process quality control inspections.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and logs.

Skills

Problem analysis

Independent decision making

Team communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited institution

Tools

Google G-Suite

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

As a valued team member, we want to make the internal application process as smooth and simple as we can for you! Please don’t stress about spending hours polishing your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter to get noticed- your application will be reviewed and we will weigh your contributions and performance up to this point more heavily than a piece of paper.

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 thinker 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 throughput 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 an 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 process 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 Sigma/Continuous Improvement, Lean 5S and Kanban preferred
• Ability to assist in problem analysis and independent decision making
• 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
• Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack, application lifecycle

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity

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.