Apprentice Wire Harness Technician Security Clearance

Position: Apprentice Wire Harness Technician with Security Clearance
Description
* Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
* Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings

* Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment (OJT)

* Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly (OJT)

* Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)

* Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or industry standards (OJT)

* Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses (OJT)

* Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing (OJT)

* Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property (OJT)

* Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures

* Build/assemble electrical components according to designs, specifications, and work instructions

* Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)

* Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always

* Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area

* Report status and results

* Maintain a clean work area

* Work unsupervised at times

* Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:
* High School diploma or equivalent required

* Associate's Degree preferred

Experience:

* 0-2 years of professional experience in the required task area
* Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)

* Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred

* Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints desired

* Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required

* Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required

* Basic understanding of electrical circuits preferred

* Wire termination experience using DMC Tools "Daniels Kit" style tools preferred

* Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required

* Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM
-21-1) preferred

* Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred

* Capable of standing for long periods of time required

* Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed

* Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required

* Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (OJT)

* Must be able to perform business travel;
Travel may involve multiple days/weeks (less than 10%)

* Knowledge on Common Tool Kits use Security:
* Must be a US citizen
* Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements
* Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery

* Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, work inverted at times, work in tight and confined spaces (with provided training), reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls

* Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements

* Must be able to visually inspect equipment, wire, harnesses, tooling, and machines

* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

* Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, respirator, etc.) for the assigned task

* Able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

* Short Term & Long Term Disability

* Training & Development

* Wellness Resources Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $17-22/hr this is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.