Electronics Wireman - Harness & Cable Assembly (Temp)

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Reading is seeking a Wireman on a temporary basis to join a well-established electronics manufacturing partner. The role involves building cable harnesses from wiring diagrams, measuring and stripping wire, and crimping tiny contacts with precision to ensure high quality assemblies.

Salary ranges from £15-£17 PAYE or £20-£23 Umbrella/Limited, depending on experience. Shift is Monday–Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-14:00, with IR35 options available.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams and harness drawings.
• Experience assembling cables and wire harnesses.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained or certified.

Responsibilities

• Build cable and wire harnesses from diagrams and job cards.
• Measure, cut and strip wire accurately (20 AWG to 30–32 AWG).
• Hand-crimp miniature contacts with correct tools and dies.
• Insert contacts into housings and verify latching.
• Inspect crimps under magnification and perform pull tests as required.
• Fit heat shrink, sleeving, labels, cable ties and route harnesses.
• Perform basic continuity checks and correct faults.

Skills

Cable harness assembly

Reading wiring diagrams

Attention to detail

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained

Tools

Crimping tool

Wire stripping

Continuity tester

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Reading is seeking a Wireman on a temporary basis to join a well-established electronics manufacturing partner. The role involves building cable harnesses from wiring diagrams, measuring and stripping wire, and crimping tiny contacts with precision to ensure high quality assemblies.

Salary ranges from £15-£17 PAYE or £20-£23 Umbrella/Limited, depending on experience. Shift is Monday–Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-14:00, with IR35 options available.