1st Shift Wire Harness Assembler, Grand Rapids MI

Land Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Wire Harness Assembler to build harnesses by following standard work instructions, reading drawings and wiring lists. You will perform soldering, crimping, assembly, inspection and use hand and power tools to complete subassemblies for military vehicles.

Strong attention to detail, good reading comprehension, and reliable attendance are essential.

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.
• Keen interest in learning about harness building and manufacturing processes.
• Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wire harnesses and sub-assemblies following work instructions.
• Perform soldering, crimping, and wiring to schematics and wiring lists.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
• Operate semi-automatic equipment (crimp presses, sonic welder, wire strippers).
• Route, wire, and assemble components using layout boards and tools.
• Inspect assemblies visually and dimensionally for quality.
• Prepare, clean, wire bond, pot, seal, and inspect components and assemblies.
• Use hand/power tools and fixtures; work with Engineering on new products.

Skills

Wire harness

Soldering

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Math skills

Communication

Attendance

OT flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Soldering iron

Crimp presses

Sonic welder

Wire strippers

Microscope

Job description

1st Shift Wire Harness Assembler, Grand Rapids MI

Job Description

ABOUT GDLS: 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 Assembler is 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.