Interior Assembler (Contract)

Company: Honda Aircraft Company
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

General Summary: The Interiors Systems R&D Technician installs, maintains, and repairs and helps develop components, systems, mockups and test fixtures for HACI business aircraft interiors, under the direction and in collaboration with the Interiors Engineering team. Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect, test, adjust, and repair aircraft interior equipment systems, such as seating, liners, lighting, cabin management, cabinetry, and other systems. These may be installed in aircraft or mockups, or stand-alone using hand tools and standard shop equipment. Fabricates, repairs, updates and helps develop mockups, prototypes, and product variants. Prepare and supports tests and evaluations of prototype, mockup or supplier-provided interior components and equipment. Troubleshoot, adjust, replace, or repair defective or in-development components based on analysis of ergonomic/aesthetic or other techncial evaluation results. This may involve following technical schematics, handbooks, diagrams and other technical documents. In some cases it may also include rapid R&D and part fabrication/modification ---by eye--- without specific technical info. Operate, calibrate, maintain and replace as needed the R&D shop tools, equipment, storage areas, and other physical resources. Recommend process and resource improvements. Provide support to Sales and marketing organization for customer and marketing related activites related to Interior systems demonstration for mockups and development cabin systems, both in the HACI facility and potentially at exterior shows and events. Maintain, organize and keep clean the Interiors R&D shop, all mockups tools and equipment, and the spaces around. For all of the above, work under the guidance and direction, and in close collaboration with the Interiors Engineering team. Coordinate with other Technicians within the R&D Organization for support as needed for certain projects that are large in scope or require specific expertise or equipment and support from outside the Interiors organization. Coordinate with HACI Safety teams for regular shop reviews and to ensure awareness and compliance with HACI safety directives and procedures. Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience with flight operation support required. Experience with aircraft wiring, repair or wiring modification required. A&P license an asset. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand wiring drawings. Strong skills in avionics and airframe and power plant technical support including installation, repair, and fabrication support. Ability to skillfully operate fabrication equipment including, but not limited to, various types of saws, drills, nc machines, sewing machines, and other interior mock-up related equipment. Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in mechanical repair and fabrication situations and in addressing engineers and their design and modification needs. Strong knowledge of glass cockpit avionics systems; troubleshooting; ringing out; wiring diagrams; wiring needs; and wiring practices, mods, and terminations. Ability to interface with internal engineering support and outside suppliers and vendors and project a good professional image. Must have good prioritizing skills and strong team skills. Must be willing to travel as needed and be able to be flexible and to change direction rapidly as situations change. Flexibility to various schedules and overtime. Physical Requirements: Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.). Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions. Effectively communicate in Business English language. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided ---reach assistance technology--- or ---movement assist technology--- (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly---s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties. Ability to work tight space, high place and outside environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not constitute a contract between the incumbent and Honda Aircraft Company. (FLSA: Non-exempt) 01/07/13

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