Craftsman Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

2d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides support to Program/Project Managers in areas such as project scheduling, data gathering and analysis, database manipulation, preparation of technical reports and briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation. The technician will oversee or perform test and project events, report status and results, and participate in assigned events. They will follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings. The position involves performing moderately complex assembly and test functions using mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment with on-the-job training (OJT). Responsibilities include performing and inspecting wire terminations and wire harness assembly, producing and inspecting assemblies to customer specifications, assembling and soldering per standards, performing electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses, and documenting compliance with assigned tasks. The role also involves establishing and maintaining inventory of property, operating braiding and wire cutting machines, and understanding Electrostatic Sensitive Damage (ESD) to electronic components. Additionally, the technician will train and assist other technicians, build/assemble electrical components, modify equipment, maintain high ethical standards, observe safety rules, maintain a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area, attend meetings, communicate with vendors for quotes, perform hardware procurement, and maintain a clean work area. The role may require working unsupervised at times and performing other duties as assigned. Business travel may be required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
3-10 years of professional experience in the required task area.
Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT).
Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required.
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required.
Capable of standing for long periods of time required.
Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed.
Ability to identify/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.
Must be a US citizen.
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred.
Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred.
Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints desired.
Basic understanding of electrical circuits preferred.
Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools preferred.
Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Program/Project Manager in 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.