Wire Harness Technician III
Axxeum, Inc. · Huntsville, AL · 4 days ago
Full-time
Brief Job Description
The Wire Harness Technician fabricates complex harness and enclosure products according to specifications and within operating budget.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assembles electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, equipment racks, mechanical devices, and other electrical assemblies and subassemblies.
- Manufactures electronic/electrical circuitry, electronic components (CCA's), and wiring harnesses according to Manufacturing Orders (M.O.), Drawings, Engineering Changes, Customer Specifications, and Process Instructions (P.I.).
- Limits, solders, and touches up and reworks PCBA's.
- Produces products to required specifications and within budget.
- Operates automatic stripping, crimping, wire cutting, and basic test equipment.
- Integrates and tests sub-assemblies and/or final assemblies following blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and test procedures.
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
- Performs minor setup of noncomplex equipment.
- May be required to assist with soldering on occasion.
- May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.
- Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
- Adheres to all company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Assists and oversees lower-level technicians.
Education, Experience And Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have at least five (5) years of high reliability manufacturing experience; defense/aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desired.
- Must be capable of passing background check.
- Must be capable of passing a drug screen.
- Must be familiar with working under AS 9100.
- Must have knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Must understand ESD processes.
- Must be experienced in cable harness build - both crimp and solder.
- Must have harness fabrication and enclosure integration experience.
- Must have experience with specifications required to produce products in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment.
- High level attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic problems.
- Must be versed in inspection techniques and specifications interpretation.
- This position requires basic knowledge of "build to print" operations.
- Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management.
- Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are Required.
Preferred Experience
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Ability to recommend process changes within the scope of procedures and policies to facilitate production goals.
- Ability to assist other technicians with understanding drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Ability to write Manufacturing Orders from drawings.
- Costpoint Deltek experience desired.
Physical Requirements
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen.
- Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Walking moderate to long distances may be required.
- Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull/move items frequently over 20 pounds.
- Occasionally required to lift/carry/push/pull/move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an aircraft hangar, warehouse setting and outdoors.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to environments listed.
- There may be exposure to high noises, exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents, and Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks.
- This position must be able to work comfortably outdoors and may be exposed to hot/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.