Craftsman Wire Harness Technician

• Provide support to either Program/Project Manager in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance

• Oversee/perform test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results

• 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)

• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)

• Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (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

• Attend meetings and conferences to represent section

• Communicate with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)

• Perform hardware procurement through purchase requests (OJT)

• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing

• 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

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred

Experience:

• 3-10 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 1-1500-323-21-1) 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 $21-27/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.