Wire Harness Assembler

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

10d

About The Position

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

High School diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
Experience terminating wiring and building wiring harnesses required
Familiarity with 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
Basic understanding of electrical circuits required
Knowledge of cable assembly procedures required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
Ability to learn/operate test equipment
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits
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
Must be able to visually inspect machines
Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred
Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred
Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools preferred
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
Ability to work cross functionally in other areas as needed

Responsibilities

Provide support to either Program/Project Manager
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
Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly
Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications
Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or industry standards
Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses
Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property
Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines
Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components
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
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
Perform hardware procurement through purchase requests
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