Manufacturing Technician - Motors | Manufacturing Dir. Motors
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components. Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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