Avionics Craftsman II (Contract)

Greenpoint Technologies, Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies designs and manufactures VIP jet interiors and wiring harnesses in a fast-paced shop environment. You will fabricate and install aircraft wire harnesses on final assemblies, following detailed drawings and shop aids, while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Ideal candidates have strong wiring experience, ability to read engineering data, operate crimpers and labeling equipment, and collaborate across teams to meet schedules and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years corporate or commercial aircraft wiring experience or related military training.
• Employees working on programs subject to ITAR must qualify as a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures aircraft wire harness assemblies following drawings and supporting information.
• Installs wire harnesses on final product assemblies such as interior cabinet assemblies and circuit panels.
• Produces wire fabrication with tools including strippers, crimpers and heat guns.
• Guides less experienced workers and supports daily operations and department goals.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and performs testing and verification.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Wire harness know-how

Tool operation

Crimping equipment

Hand-eye coordination

Engineering data interpretation

Measuring instruments

Wire-marking equipment

Shop aids design

Electrical wiring

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crimpers

Heat guns

Wire-marking machine

Labeling machine

Measuring tools

Job description

Manufactures and installs aircraft wire harness assemblies and components using a variety of engineering data, tools and equipment in a timely and efficient fashion while ensuring quality standards are attained.

This is a temporary assignment employed through an agency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manufactures aircraft wire harness assemblies following engineering drawings, shop aids and supporting information.
• Installs wire harnesses on final product assemblies such as interior cabinet assemblies, periphery assemblies, circuit breaker component panels, etc.
• Produces wire fabrication with tools for wire harness manufacturing including strippers, crimpers, heat guns and other wire harness production equipment.
• Provides guidance to less experienced craftsman, and performs tasks as required for daily operation and long-term department goals.
• Performs wire marking, cutting and labeling duties.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings.
• Performs testing and verification of final product.
• Designs and builds shop aids.
• Wears safety equipment as required and complies with safety guidelines and procedures.
• Consistently produces a quality product.
• Properly maintains shop tools and equipment.
• 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.

Summary Of Education, Experience & Certification

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ 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 overtime 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

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.