Avionics Craftsman III (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Manufactures and installs aircraft wire harness assemblies and components using a variety of engineering data, tools and equipment. Supports tasking assignments and provides guidance to craftsman and performs tasks as required for daily operation and long-term department goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight, direction and leadership in the department for the manufacturing and installation of wire harness assemblies and related products.
• Fabricates and installs wire harnesses on final product assemblies such as interior cabinet assemblies, periphery assemblies, circuit breaker component panels, etc.
• Monitors daily operations of the department.
• Develops and maintains required documents such as quality, process and procedures documents.
• Ensures department work orders are maintained and processed in a timely manner.
• Manages tool and equipment requirements for the department.
• Performs testing and verification of the final product and assists in certification of products.
• Wears safety equipment as required and complies with safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains a neat, organized work area and helps with the general daily housekeeping of the department.
• Meets target hours and completes schedules as set by the supervisor.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
• Oral Communications – You speak clearly and persuasively, you listen and get clarification, you respond well to questions, you demonstrate group presentation skills, and you participate in meetings.

• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 5+ years corporate or commercial aircraft wiring experience or related military training. 

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English (read, write and verbally communicate).
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the techniques, processes and procedures of aircraft wire harness manufacturing.
• Ability to research, identify and operate proper tools for the task assigned.
• Ability to work with repetitive stripping and crimping equipment.
• Exhibits hand-eye coordination/skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering data.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate wire-marking machine and labeling machine.
• Ability to design and build shop aids.
• Ability to assemble electrical wiring and components on cabinet, panel or sheet metal assemblies.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to comply with DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance/able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Able to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Can work in a stooping, kneeling or standing position and in cramped areas.

Personal Tool Requirements

NOTE: Although the company provides some tools, the electrical production of Aerospace Interiors and assemblies is a highly developed skill that requires many personal tools enabling an individual to construct quality items in a productive time frame.  Additional tools may be required.

The minimum required tools must be obtained within 6 months after initial employment.

Minimum Requirements

Tool Box                                   Pliers Medium Needle Nose                   Small & Medium Vise Grips

Utility Knife                               SM., MED., LG., Wire Cutters                 Small Wrenches (Ignition Set)

Scale (6 inch)                            Channel Lock Pliers                               Large Wrenches 3/8-9/16

Tape Measure (10') Dec/Frac     Screw Driver Set (Straight) SM.-LG.       Allen Wrenches (Small Set)

Pliers (Regular)                          Screw Driver Set (Phillips) #1,#2,#3        Magnifying Glass

Pliers Fine Needle Nose            Small Jewelers Screwdriver Set             Flashlight

Small Ratchet-Socket Set

About Greenpoint Technologies  
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State.  We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.  It's complex work, but we work smart.  In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product. 

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.