Summary

Builds high-end aircraft cabinetry using a variety of veneers, laminates and composite materials in a timely and efficient fashion ensuring quality standards are attained.  Provides training to cabinet builders. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the mentorship and training of the cabinet builders.
• Reads, interprets, and analyzes customer specification documents.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings.
• Works with aerospace materials consistently.
• Bonds hinge blocks into panels, set doors, drawers, etc.
• Fabricates hardwood bullnose, Corian counter tops.
• Prepares kerf and fiberglass panels.
• Applies adhesives and epoxies to materials.
• Builds drawers and cabinets on large monuments.
• Applies and works with veneer on product.
• Lays out and routes for switches, cup holders & inlays.
• Installs inlays.
• Lays out and cuts materials on the table saw.
• Operates CNC and Pin Router.
• Wears safety equipment as required and practices safety guidelines/procedures, including Hazardous Materials guidelines.
• Produces a quality product consistently.
• Interprets scheduling requirements to makes adjustments as needed.
• Properly maintains shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains a neat, organized work area and help with the general daily housekeeping of the department.
• Meets target hours and completes schedules as set by Supervision.
• Trains and instructs others.
• 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 of high school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum of four years aircraft cabinetry experience. 

US Citizen Required - this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

 Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead and motivate team members towards project objectives.
• Ability to share lessons learned and company processes and procedures with new employees.
• Ability to share applicable knowledge and effectively train others.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, and verbally communicate).
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving using decimals and fractions.
• Ability to identify and operate proper tools for the task assigned.
• Exhibits hand-eye coordination skills.
• Ability to identify application characteristics of adhesives and epoxies.
• Ability to read measuring instruments.
• Ability to correctly label parts for re-assemble.
• Ability to build shop aids.
• Ability to fabricate small sheet metal parts (angles, clips, brackets, etc.)
• Ability to manufacture items needed for final assembly adjustments (shims, blocks, etc.)
• Ability to travel as required.
• 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 production of Aerospace Interiors is a highly developed skill that requires many personal tools enabling an individual to construct quality items in a productive time frame.  Tools that may help improve the productivity and efficiency are Cordless Drills, pneumatic Drills, Angle Drills (Angle Drill suggested but not required), etc.

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

Minimum Requirements

Tool Box                                   Small Hammer                                      Awl

Calculator                                 Chisel Set (1/8" to 1")                            Pliers (regular & needle nose)

Putty knife                                 Scale (24-inch flex in 16R grads.)           Scale (6 inch in 16R grads.)

Screwdriver (Straight)                Screwdriver (Phillips #1 & # 2)                Square (12" & 24" Combo in 6R)

Tape Measure (10') Dec/Frac     Utility Knife                                            Crescent Wrench (Small &/or Med)

Allen Wrenches (Small Set)        Wire Cutters                                          Nut Driver Set  

Tap Set                                     Calipers                                                Punch, Center

Vise Grips (small)                      Flashlight                                              Offset Screwdriver (90 Degree)

Additional Tool Requirements:

Socket Set                                90 Degree Die Grinder                           Straight Die Grinder

Trim Router                               Angle Drill Motor                                   Semco Sealant Gun

Large Hand Router                    Riu Nut Puller                                        Rivet Gun

Shop Tool Operation

NOTE: An employee professing knowledge necessary to operate any machine on this checklist will be required to demonstrate these abilities.  No employee should operate equipment until another employee who has proven experience on the equipment in question has instructed the employee in the set up and operation.

The employee will be required to demonstrate the safe set-up and operation of the following items.

Spray Gun (Contact Glue)                                        Hand Tools (Small Electric and Pneumatic)

Sander, Pneumatic or Electric (Handheld)                 Router, (Hand Router, Table Router)

Press, Drill                                                              Surface Sander, (Drum Sander)                        

Sander, (Disc, Spindle)                                            Saw, (Band Saw)

Saw, (Table Saw, Sliding Table Saw, Panel Saw)      Planer/Jointer

Chop Saw                         

Summary

Production Control II is responsible for coordinating, analyzing, informing, and recording the flow of material through manufacturing departments and communicating the overall health of the program. This position coordinates with all NAT departments to make sure a quality product is delivered on time to the customer.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accuracy of the Bill of Material (BOM)
• Works with the Planning department to ensure the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is generating the proper schedule for production control I
• Manages overall project part shortages
• Works with Purchasing and Manufacturing exceptions
• Works with Engineering for drawing releases and design improvements
• Works with the Spares Department for pricing and lead times.
• Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) and coordinates with the required departments to resolve the issue
• Confers with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production
• Involved in improving lean product flow
• Informs shipping, store, quality, and program management of project details
• Coach and mentor the Production Control I employees
• Other duties assigned by management

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, 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 of two years relevant experience in an aerospace production environment.  Vocational and technical schooling preferred.

US Citizen Required - this position is located at a facility that requires special access. 

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in written format
• Proven ability to troubleshooting/problem solve
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Self-starter
• Possess a technical aptitude
• Ability to communicate constructive feedback
• Able to perform basic mathematic calculations

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office work- approximately 90%
• Manufacturing work- approximately 10%
• Protracted hours may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities.

Safran is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.