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.
Beta seeks a motivated, experienced woodworker/cabinetmaker for our woodshop. The position is responsible for building a variety of cabinetry, furniture, and fixtures in support of Beta’s goal of revolutionizing aviation. As a charge team member, the candidate will help manufacture modular buildings that support eVTOL charging, control, and educational missions. Additionally, the team supports Beta’s prototype aircraft design and manufacturing teams through internal projects at our various locations in Vermont.
The ideal candidate will be an open-minded, organized, and motivated learner, continually striving to build their experience by adding new skills gained through daily effort, curiosity, and interactions with team members. They would also be goal-oriented, detail-focused, and a team-player who can shift priorities quickly. Work at Beta is often changeable and challenging, but we always try to have fun.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Setup and operate machines, including power saws, jointers, planers, edge banders, and shapers to cut wood stock and sheet goods
Match materials for color, grain, and texture
Cut materials to the right size, shape, and trim parts to ensure a snug fit
Produce and assemble items such as cabinets, furniture, or fixtures and prepare them for finishing
Read cabinet and project plans, review methods and order of operations for shaping and cutting materials with the team leader
Production of panels and components, jigs, and storage boxes
Clean manufacturing space and work areas daily
Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed to ensure the charge team and Beta meets their deadlines
Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:
5-year experience in woodshop manufacturing cabinetry
Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, and a team player
Maintains work area in a neat, orderly, and organized manner
Attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to handle setbacks, ask for help, and find solutions
All around good person who is fun to work with
Perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner
Communication skills: Google mail, calendar, docs, sheets: slack
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
Understanding of building systems and techniques
Experience with basic machine maintenance
Furniture making knowledge
Experience installing cabinetry and trim
Experience in rough carpentry
Spray finishing expertise
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 accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 75 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), 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 the 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.
Video Interview:
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BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.
All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.