Avionics Craftsman I

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 & 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.
• Safety– You observe safety and security procedures, you determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, you use equipment and materials properly, and you report potentially unsafe conditions.

Job Competencies

• Team Leadership – You foster team cooperation, you define team roles and responsibilities, you support group problem solving, you ensure progress toward goals, and you acknowledge team accomplishments.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum five 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).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the techniques, processes and procedures of aircraft wire harness manufacturing.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to solve complex electrical interface problems and issues.
• Ability to research, identify and operate proper tools and equipment for the task assigned.
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving.
• Effectively provide leadership and direction to the department and maintain budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand complex engineering data.
• Exhibits hand-eye coordination skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain required department documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to design and build shop aids.
• Ability to fabricate and install electrical wiring and components on cabinet, panel or sheet metal assemblies.
• Ability to work outside 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 production of electrical 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