Electro‑Mechanical Harness Assembly Technician

Join Progress Rail (via Impact Workforce Solutions) — Muncie, INHelp assemble mission-critical electrical compartments with precision and pride. This full-time role is part of a partnership between Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, and Impact Workforce Solutions.

Why this role2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 2:30pm–11:00pm) with mandatory weekly overtime

Starting pay: $20+ (based on shift and experience)2nd Shift Rate: $19.00/hr + $1.00 shift differential ($20.00/hr)
Weekly pay, full-time status

Benefits through Impact Workforce Solutions5 Days of PTO6 Paid Holidays Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact Retirement access, financial fitness, and employee savings programs

Apply Online:  you’ll do Install large components and sub-assemblies into electrical compartments

Route loose wires and cables to designated components and complete terminations

Terminate and dress cables to specification across the compartment

Support corrective actions for Quality-identified non-conformances

Follow process documentation and quality gate sheets

Verify gauge calibration; torque to engineering standards

Maintain clean, organized work areas

Advanced scope

Install harnesses/loose wires to panel assemblies; make accurate component terminations

Build plug assemblies; terminate per plug charts

Create wire harnesses using process drawings

Train team members

What you’ll bring1+ year manufacturing experience (heavy industrial preferred)
Read a tape measure with confidence

Experience with hand tools

Blueprint and wiring/wire schematic experience (preferred)
Curiosity and a strong learning mindset

Forklift and/or crane operation experience (preferred)
Basic PC/data entry skills

Familiarity with industrial environments, heavy structural assembly, and the safe use of hand/power tools and measuring devices

Physical & environmental conditions

Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; push/pull up to 75 lbs Constant walking; frequent, sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting; overhead reach; ladder climbing

Follow written/verbal instructions; hear audible alarms

Work on concrete, gravel, rail car and locomotive floors; at varied heights (floor to tops of locomotives); in confined spaces

Non-temperature-controlled environment; all weather; high noise and dust Comfort working independently

Safety-sensitive role around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and moving equipment; comply with all safety protocols, health/medical screenings, and required PPESkills & tools

You should be proficient in:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Electrical / Electronic Systems Mechanical Assembly Skills Blueprint Reading Electrical Assembly Mechanical Assembly Machines & technologies you'll use:

Power Tools Hand tools

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