Welder / Metal Fabricator - Fabrication | Machine Shop - Full-time

A team member in the welder/fabricator role is responsible for various types of metal fabrication preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. They are also motivated and enthusiastic about safety, quality, and creativity of the team. They would support the process of fabricating/modifying test fixtures, tooling, structures, vehicles, and planes to support the future of electric aviation in an R&D and Production capacity. Beta is a fast paced company, all jobs have a sense of urgency.



How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

Proficient in assigned fabrication techniques

Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials

Working knowledge of fixtures and fabrication set-up parameters

Conventional and precision measuring instruments

Process inspection, certification, and documentation

Equipment maintenance

Safety and Housekeeping

Other duties as assigned by the area lead

High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

 Minimum 5 years of relevant fabrication experience (welding, shearing, sawing, grinding, and cutting)

Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, team player and well versed in structural analysis

Good team communication skills required

Working knowledge of basic hand tools

Knowledge of cutting operations

GMAW of steel (short circuit & pulse transfer)

FCAW of steel

GTAW of steel, aluminum, & stainless steel

Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack, application lifecycle

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

10 years of relevant fabrication experience (welding, shearing, sawing, grinding, and cutting)

GTAW of titanium in an inert chamber

SMAW (steel, aluminum, & stainless steel)

Electric/Hydraulic Ironworker knowledge, training, & usage

Advanced knowledge in CNC Machinery (Vertical Bandsaw, Plasma Table, Press Break, &/or Waterjet Cutting)

Crane/Rigging knowledge,training, & usage

Forklift knowledge,training, & usage

Technician level knowledge & usage of ERP systems

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certifications up to 1” Steel

AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Certification for 6G Stainless Steel

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to sit. The individual is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment across Beta is usually moderate. However, in this instance this job it is required to wear proper ear protection due to the time and decibel level the team is exposed to.