Master Craftsman Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

2d•$25 - $35•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 also oversee and participate in test or project events, follow engineering guidance, and perform moderately complex assembly and test functions in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include performing and inspecting wire terminations and wire harness assembly, producing and inspecting assemblies to customer specifications, soldering according to standards, performing electrical checkouts, documenting compliance with manufacturing tasks, and maintaining inventory of property. The role also involves operating braiding and wire cutting machines, understanding Electrostatic Sensitive Damage (ESD) principles, training other technicians, building electrical components, modifying equipment, maintaining high ethical standards, observing safety rules, and representing the section in meetings. Additionally, the technician will communicate with vendors for quotes, perform hardware procurement, maintain a clean work area, and work unsupervised at times. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
10-20 years of professional experience in the required task area
Experience terminating wiring and building wiring harnesses required
Ability to comprehend schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints required
Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
Thorough understanding of electrical circuits required
Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools required
Knowledge of cable assembly procedures required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, identify and repair malfunctions using provided technical data and tools required
Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) required
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
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 desired
Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance desired
Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 desired

Responsibilities

Provide support to Program/Project Manager in 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.