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Cable Harness Assembly Technican

Actalent · Chantilly, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$50–$75/hrContract

About the role

Actalent's Client is seeking a Cable Harness Assembly Technician to support a current product development effort in the design and prototyping phase. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with cable assembly experience who can build wire harnesses, follow assembly documentation, and support engineering teams as products move from design into production. This is a junior to mid-level position. We are not seeking a highly tenured specialist; rather, someone with a solid foundation in cable and harness assembly who can contribute to an active development program.

This is a Contract position based out of Chantilly, VA. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Build and assemble wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical subassemblies.
  • Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and work instructions.
  • Perform cable cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating, and connector installation.
  • Support prototype and low-volume production builds.
  • Inspect completed assemblies for quality and workmanship.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to provide feedback during the design and development process.
  • Maintain accurate assembly and quality documentation.
  • Follow IPC standards and company quality procedures.

Skills

Ideal Candidate: Someone with 1-5 years of experience building wire harnesses and cable assemblies, IPC certified, comfortable working in a hands-on development environment, and eager to support a program currently moving through the design phase toward production.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. (Initial posting also indicated a range of $50 - $75/hr.)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly, VA.

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