1st Shift Wire Harness Assembler, Grand Rapids MI

General Dynamics Land Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Wire Harness Assembler to join its manufacturing team in Grand Rapids. You will follow standard work instructions to assemble harnesses, perform soldering and precision assembly, and inspect finished subassemblies for quality.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, strong reading of drawings, and a high level of manual dexterity. OT may be needed to support production goals.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing; wire harness experience preferred.
• Strong soldering experience preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, work orders, and procedures.
• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination; precision required.
• IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-620 or JSTD-001 considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wire harnesses following standard work instructions.
• Read and interpret work instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Operate crimp presses, sonic welder, and wire strippers.
• Route, wire, and assemble electronic components using layout boards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of assemblies.
• Prepare components, clean, wire bond, pot, seal, and inspect items.
• Install electrical parts in housings using hand tools.
• Align and assemble parts with fixtures or microscopes.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new products and first articles.
• Follow company guidelines; participate in continuous improvement.
• May perform quality checks and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Wire harness assembly

Soldering

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Hand tools usage

Precision and accuracy

Job description

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

The Wire Harness Assembleris responsible for the assembly of raw parts and sub-assemblies by following in detail our standard work instructions.

• Perform a wide range of complex electronic assembly and soldering operations on low voltage, high voltage, microwave or other components or subassemblies in accordance with military and/or other assembly standards using blueprints, visual aids, wiring lists, verbal and/or written instructions.
• Reads and interprets work instructions to ensure accuracy of work performed.
• Operate semi-automatic equipment such as crimp presses, sonic welder, and wire strippers.
• Routes, wires, and assembles electronic components using wire layout boards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process assemblies and finished products.
• Prep components prior to assembly, clean components, wire bond, potting, seal, mark, and inspect components, subassemblies, or completed assemblies.
• Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Capable of being trained across the entire product line and working with Engineering on new or emerging products as well as producing first articles.
• Follow company guidelines and procedures
• Responsible for being an active team participant in teamwork toward continuous improvement.
• May be asked to perform some of the following offline tasks including quality checks, down-time reporting and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing setting, wire harness assembly experience strongly preferred.
• Strong soldering experience preferred.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to read engineering drawings, work orders, and other written procedures.
• Ability to be precise and work accurately, as small errors can cause major issues.
• Electronic and Mechanical Assembly experience, including the use of Hand tools and Soldering Iron strongly desired.
• Steady and precise hands, excellent vision, concentration, patience,and hand-eye coordination.
• Keen interest in learning about harness building and manufacturing processes.
• Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.
• Comfortable using various power and hands tools.
• Strong basic math skills and knowledge of measuring devices
• Professional and effective communication skills a must
• Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
• Flexibility is a must as OT may be required during the week and on the weekends
• Great attitude and attendance are a must!
• IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-620 and/or JSTD-001 certifications are considered a significant asset.