Manufacturing Technician | Ground Support Equipment

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

6d•$28 - $34

About The Position

The GSE Manufacturing Technician builds, tests, and prepares ground support equipment that enables electric aircraft operations. Working in a small team, the technician takes designs from process development through repeatable production and performs hands-on assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and documentation. The role works closely with engineering, quality, and operations to incorporate design and process improvements into production builds. Equipment includes charge systems, thermal management systems, mini cubes, power-distribution assemblies, and related mechanical and electrical subassemblies. The technician follows approved build documentation and safety requirements, performs functional checks and inspections, maintains manufacturing records, and supports process development and continuous improvement. Work may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, varying shifts and hours, and physical activities such as lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, automotive, industrial equipment, or a related technical setting, or a two-year degree or certificate from an accredited technical school, college, or university.
Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work instructions.
Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical assembly practices.
Ability to assist with problem analysis and make sound, independent decisions within established procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain complete, accurate production documentation.
Good team communication skills and commitment to safe, high-quality work.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in both hands for work involving small parts or components.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and using material-handling equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Experience manufacturing, testing, or servicing electric-vehicle charging equipment, industrial power systems, battery systems, or aerospace ground support equipment.
Experience with high-voltage DC systems, electrical troubleshooting, crimping and harness assembly, or production test equipment.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods.

Responsibilities

Assemble ground support equipment, including charge systems, thermal management systems, mini cubes, power-distribution assemblies, and related mechanical and electrical subassemblies.
Operate production equipment and use hand and power tools to build, maintain, test, and prepare assemblies for shipment or deployment.
Follow technical data packages, work instructions, drawings, bills of material, and wiring diagrams to meet product specifications and tolerance requirements.
Install, route, terminate, and verify electrical harnesses, connectors, panels, and hardware according to approved build documentation.
Perform functional checks, in-process quality inspections, and basic troubleshooting; identify and escalate process deviations, nonconformances, and safety concerns.
Use measuring, diagnostic, and test equipment to evaluate assemblies and support root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate manufacturing records, including assembly documentation, inspection results, torque values, electrical checks, and test data.
Support process development, continuous-improvement activities, and incorporation of engineering changes into production builds.
Use required personal protective equipment and comply with company and government safety requirements, including electrical and high-voltage safety practices.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.