Cable & Harness Technician

SAIC • Lawrence, IN

8h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The technician assembles, diagnoses, and repairs cable and wiring harness assemblies using assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures, specifications, samples, technical data packages, visual aids, and wiring lists. The role requires careful, quality-focused work, accurate material control and process documentation, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The technician may provide feedback to other operations, management, and support engineering and suggest basic work-instruction changes to improve operations.

Requirements

• High school education and five years of experience, or an associate degree and three years of experience.
• Assembly or production experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Motivated and detail-oriented.
• Excellent hand dexterity.
• Good eyesight and ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures, and specifications used in cable and harness manufacturing.
• Diagnose and repair damaged or malfunctioning wiring harnesses using tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Identify and correct harness defects, including miswiring, poor connections, and insulation damage.
• Identify workmanship and material defects by sight in touch-up and assembly areas and suggest basic work-instruction changes where appropriate.
• Perform tasks with care, quality, and attention to detail while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assemble cable and harness assemblies and adapters using samples, technical data packages, visual aids, wiring lists, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate material control within the work area.
• Provide timely feedback to other operations, management, and support engineering as appropriate.
• Follow and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Use a variety of tools to perform tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED