Apprentice Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an apprentice-level position where the individual will participate in test or project events as assigned by the Manager. The role involves performing moderately complex assembly and test functions in a manufacturing environment, utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment. The apprentice will learn to perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly, produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications, and assemble/solder per customer and industry standards. They will also perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses, document compliance with assigned tasks, and establish/organize inventory of government, customer, and KIHOMAC property. Additionally, the apprentice 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, report status and results, maintain a clean work area, and work unsupervised at times. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
0-2 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/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
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

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)
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
Report status and results
Maintain a clean work area
Work unsupervised at times
Other duties as assigned