Manufacturing Technician – Final Assembly Line

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, the Manufacturing Technician supports the company’s mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. This role installs aircraft systems, including cabin wall liners, center monuments, landing gear, and wiring harnesses, and performs hands-on production assembly and, in some cases, testing. The technician also refines manufacturing process layouts and improves quality and throughput, while integrating design changes from product development into existing build processes. The position owns manufacturing processes, performs in-process quality inspections, identifies and raises concerns about deviations, and participates in troubleshooting. It maintains accurate assembly documentation and process data, including fastener torque and electrical checks, in compliance with internal and external quality systems and regulations. The role also involves inspecting, cleaning, servicing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, tools, and jigs; keeping maintenance logs; producing productivity and incident reports; and following all required safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to assist with problem analysis and make independent decisions.
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of battery and electronic components.
Good team communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to be on one's feet for 8 hours per day as required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree from an accredited technical school.
High-voltage assembly experience, especially related to DC energy storage systems.
Previous aircraft maintenance or assembly experience.
Airframe & Powerplant license.
Ability to fasten and unfasten seatbelts.
Five or more years in an A&P role with avionics troubleshooting and installation experience.

Responsibilities

Install and, in some cases, test a variety of aircraft systems.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of manufacturing processes as a key process owner.
Perform in-process quality control inspections, identify and raise concerns about process deviations, and participate in troubleshooting.
Maintain clear and accurate manufacturing documentation and process data in compliance with quality systems and regulations.
Keep assembly process documentation and process data, including fastener torque and electrical checks, up to date and auditable.
Inspect, clean, service, and perform routine and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Maintain maintenance logs for machines, tools, and jigs in SubCell.
Provide regular productivity reports and incident reports as needed.
Use mandated safety equipment and comply with company and government safety requirements.