Wire Harness Technician

Wire Harness Technician I

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary (6–9 Month Assignment)

Work Schedule: Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.

This is a temporary position expected to last approximately six (6) to nine (9) months
, based on business needs and project requirements, with the potential for conversion to a regular full-time position. The Wire Harness Technician I fabricates complex harness and enclosure products according to specifications and within operating budget. This temporary assignment does not guarantee continued employment beyond the stated timeframe.

• Assembles electrical & electronic components, wiring harnesses, equipment racks, mechanical devices, and other electrical assemblies & subassemblies
• Manufactures electronic/electrical circuitry, and wiring harnesses according to Manufacturing Orders (M.O.), Drawings, Engineering Changes, Customer Specifications, and Process Instructions (P.I.)
• Produces products to required specifications and within budget
• Operates automatic stripping, crimping, wire cutting, and basic test equipment
• Integrates and tests sub-assemblies and/or final assemblies following blueprints, drawings, diagrams and test procedures
• Performs minor setup of noncomplex equipment
• May be required to assist with soldering on occasion
• May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing
• Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies
• Adheres to all company standards, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as needed

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of high reliability manufacturing experience; defense/aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desired
• Must be capable of passing background check
• Must be capable of passing a drug screen
• Must be familiar with working under AS 9100
• Current or previous IPC-620 & IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certified
• Must be familiar with and understands IPC, J-STD, AS and MIL specifications as they relate to Defense/Aerospace requirements in Harness build
• Must have knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Must understand ESD processes
• Must be experienced in cable harness build - both crimp and solder
• Must have solder operations experience
• Must have harness fabrication and enclosure integration experience
• Must have experience with specifications required to produce products in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment
• Must be versed in inspection techniques and specifications interpretation
• This position requires basic knowledge of "build to print" operations
• Ability to recommend process changes within the scope of procedures and policies to facilitate production goals
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are required

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. Walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull/move items frequently over 20 pounds.

Occasionally required to lift/carry/push/pull/move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.