Aerospace Wire Harness Fabrication Technician

custommfgeng; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Cable & Wire Harness Production Assembler to fabricate, assemble, terminate, and inspect electrical harnesses for aerospace and defense programs.

You will read drawings, cut and terminate wires, and assemble components according to quality standards. The role requires good manual dexterity, attention to detail, the ability to work with hand tools, and adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, wiring diagrams, and production documentation.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to distinguish color-coded wiring.
• Ability to perform detailed assembly work using hand tools and production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently following training and effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Measure, cut, strip, route, and terminate electrical wire and cable.
• Perform crimping, soldering, splicing, pinning, connector assembly, and related harness operations.
• Install terminals, contacts, connectors, backshells, sleeving, heat-shrink, shielding, labels, and related hardware.
• Route, bundle, lace, tie, and secure cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Use wire strippers, crimpers, soldering equipment, insertion/extraction tools, heat guns, torque tools, and other production equipment.
• Perform continuity, point-to-point, and other required basic electrical testing.
• Inspect completed work for proper assembly, dimensions, termination, labeling, and workmanship.
• Identify and report nonconforming materials, workmanship defects, and drawing or production discrepancies.
• Complete required production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Follow applicable ESD, FOD, safety, quality, and material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other related production duties as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Wire harness assembly

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Color-coded wiring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Soldering equipment

Insertion/extraction tools

Heat gun

Job description

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Cable & Wire Harness Production Assembler to fabricate, assemble, terminate, and inspect electrical harnesses for aerospace and defense programs.

You will read drawings, cut and terminate wires, and assemble components according to quality standards. The role requires good manual dexterity, attention to detail, the ability to work with hand tools, and adherence to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship requirements.