Harness Technician

Join the Ethos Accessories and Components Team

Ethos A&C located in Duncan South Carolina is an FAA repair station holding certifications from the FAA, EASA, CAA and CAAC.

We specialize in the repair and overhaul of Engine Components, Electrical Starters, Electrical Wiring Harnesses, Electrical Accessories and Composite Repairs.

As a leading MRO provider, our unparalleled expertise in component repairs, combined with our decades of experience, in-house engineering and technicians, delivers maximum value and reliability to our global clientele.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

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• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays. 
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• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
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• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD, Employee Assistance Programs.
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• Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
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• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
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Overview of the Position:

Responsible for all work assigned, accuracy and quality of job performed as it relates to cleaning, assembling, disassembling and testing electrical repair scopes of wire and/or thermocouple harnesses with the authority to carry out all tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Clean, assemble, disassemble and test electrical wire harness, thermocouples, speed sensors and any electrical components removed for repair/overhaul
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• Ability to read complex blueprints specifications, charts and follow work orders and engineering instructions as required by the job scope and mandatory regulations
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• Complete tasks in a timely manner
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• Produce work that is comprehensive in scope and detail
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• Must be mentally coherent and free from the influence of drugs (either illegal or legally prescribed drugs that may cause impairment) while performing in the capacity of "safety-sensitive" duties/operations per FAA regulations
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• Any other duties as required by the Company
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• Ensure adherence to Safety Rules and Regulations
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• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained within work area
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• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with QHSE policy
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• Commitment to Company Values
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Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Knowledge of company's policies and procedures
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• Knowledge of computer software (MS Office WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS/internet navigation)
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• Knowledge of basic data entry and/or word processing
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• Knowledge of hand tools, i.e. multimeters, meggers and test equipment, solders, wire cutters
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• Knowledge of machine shop theory, shop mathematics and layout techniques
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• Skilled in oral and written communication (English)
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• Skilled in operating computers and office equipment (fax machines, copiers, phone system, etc.)
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• Skilled in use of various hand tools (multimeters, meggers and test equipment)
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities
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• Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines
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• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral)
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• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
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• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English per FAA Regulations
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• Ability to aid in audits
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• Ability to focus on results, even when dealing with diverse, complex tasks and different jobs and projects
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• Ability to think and concentrate for long periods of time
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• Ability to perform mathematical calculations associated with repair work scopes
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• Ability to work in a team environment
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• Ability to train others as required
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• Ability to be flexible with work schedule
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• Ability to learn tasks required to perform the job
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• Ability to analyze and solve repair/overhaul problems
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Education / Experience Requirements:

1 to 2 years' experience in aircraft electrical component repair or closely related field. High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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• Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
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• Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and balancing.
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• Requires occasional reaching above shoulder level, kneeling or squatting.
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• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
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• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
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• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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• Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
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• Works in moderate noise levels.
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