Wire Harness Technician

Expertise and Functions:

• 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
• Following engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings.
• Performs and oversees 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 (OJT)
• Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)
• Assemble, test, and solder as required per customer/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)
• Lay out/assemble units for production according to designs, specifications, and work instructions (OJT)
• Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
• Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object debris (FOD) free work area
• Trains and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
• Attends meetings and conferences to represent section
• Communicates with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)
• Performs 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

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• High School diploma required
• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline desired
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification desired

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
• U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience desired
• 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 a must
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits required
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools desired
• Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, identify and repair malfunctions using provided technical data and tools desired
• Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) desired
• Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 desired
• 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

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources