Janicki Industries is an innovative, family‑owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are looking for an Aircraft Systems Technician Lead to join our growing team.

This position is located on‑site in Hamilton, Washington State.

The Aircraft Systems Technician Lead position involves leading one or more teams in the execution of various aircraft systems projects. The position is responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed under their charge as well as the training and safety of their crew. The primary responsibility of the Aircraft Systems Technician Lead is to ensure the assigned work is completed in a timely manner, this includes assigning and explaining daily tasks to technicians; monitoring work progress and compliance with policies and procedures; training and assisting technicians.

The Aircraft Systems Technician

Lead will actively participate in classroom and on‑the‑job training leading to reasonable advancement in skill level, and will work other areas as assigned. Working hours will overlap shift change to facilitate work in progress transition.

Reads, interprets, and follows pass downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions and other technical and non‑technical documents.

Participates in training, safety, and quality programs.

Electrical Harness routing & inspection, electrical soldering & inspection, electrical bonding & inspection, ground network installation.

Aerospace style electrical connection installation and testing support, anti‑chafing wrap installation.

Electrical Equipment installation and Electrical System continuity testing.

Oxygen tube installation and ECS ducting installation

Leak checking and pressure test support.

Has knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools for assembly components per verbal, written, and drawing requirements.

Sets up scaffolding and safety barriers under direction.

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations,



applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.Secret Security Clearance (U.Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.

Previous aircraft systems experience

Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents.

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Wage range for this role is between $30 - $50 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts, off‑site work, and access pay. Actual amount offered will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution

Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D; insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Versatile Savings Account)

Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Several shift options

Premium pay for off‑shifts

Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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