Wire Harness Assembler - 21546
About The Position
TalentZok is seeking an experienced Wire Harness Assembler for an onsite position in Cerritos, California. This part-time, 960-hour temp-to-hire opportunity supports precision cable and electrical assembly operations for commercial aviation, aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated applications. The assembler builds, modifies, and tests copper-wire harnesses and electrical cable assemblies, working independently from schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical work instructions. The role requires approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible availability preferred Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM; weekend scheduling may be considered based on availability and business needs. The hourly salary range is $27 to $45.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on copper-wire harness or electrical cable assembly experience.
- Experience independently building and terminating wire harnesses.
- Experience with wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, connector and terminal installation, and harness routing.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical work instructions.
- Experience using hand tools, crimping tools, and electrical testing equipment.
- Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and controlled manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to perform precision assembly work.
- Ability to work independently from technical documentation and maintain a strong quality and safety mindset.
- Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to work onsite in Cerritos, California, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Ability to work the 960-hour temp-to-hire opportunity.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial aviation, aerospace, military, or defense manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- MIL-SPEC wiring experience.
- Experience with shielded wire, coaxial cable, or specialized aerospace connectors.
- Continuity-testing and pin-to-pin verification experience.
- Experience in an AS9100 or similarly controlled manufacturing environment.
- Relevant aerospace wire harness, soldering, or crimping certifications.
- Flexible availability Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, modify, and test copper-wire harnesses and electrical cable assemblies.
- Measure, cut, strip, route, bundle, and label wires according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Perform wire terminations, crimping, and soldering as required.
- Install connectors, terminals, backshells, shielding, heat-shrink tubing, lacing, and protective sleeving.
- Perform pin insertion and extraction as required.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, technical work instructions, and customer specifications.
- Use hand tools, wire-processing equipment, crimping tools, precision measuring equipment, and electrical testing equipment.
- Perform continuity checks, electrical testing, and pin-to-pin verification as required.
- Conduct visual inspections and identify wiring defects, incorrect terminations, damaged components, and other quality issues.
- Troubleshoot basic harness and electrical assembly issues.
- Maintain accurate production records, inspection documentation, and material and lot traceability.
- Follow aerospace workmanship standards, customer-specific quality requirements, ESD-safe procedures where required, and applicable safety and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other wire harness and electrical assembly duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
