Wire Harness Technician III
Axxeum, Inc. · Huntsville, AL · 1 wk ago
Full-time
Location: Huntsville, AL • Full-time • On-site (hybrid/remote not available)
About the role
The Wire Harness Technician fabricates complex harness and enclosure products according to specifications and within operating budget.
Responsibilities
- Assembles electrical & electronic components, wiring harnesses, equipment racks, mechanical devices, and other electrical assemblies & 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.).
- Loads, 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.
- Performs other tasks as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least five (5) years of high reliability manufacturing experience; defense/aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desired.
- Capable of passing background check and drug screen.
- Familiar with working under AS 9100.
- Current or previous IPC-620 & IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certified.
- Familiar with and understands IPC, J-STD, AS and MIL specifications as they relate to Defense/Aerospace requirements in CCA's and Harness build.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Understands ESD processes.
- Experienced in cable harness build – both crimp and solder.
- Harness fabrication and enclosure integration experience.
- Experience with specifications required to produce products in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment.
- High level attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic problems.
- Versed in inspection techniques and specifications interpretation.
- Basic knowledge of "build to print" operations.
- Positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management.
- Ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written.
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.
- 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
- Aircraft hangar, warehouse setting and outdoors.
- Exposure to high noises, chemicals, and cleaning agents; Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks.
- Must be able to work comfortably outdoors and may be exposed to hot/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Schedule
Regular hours are Monday - Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.