Aerospace Wire Harness Technician – Cable Assembly

Intellectt Inc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan (no employer 4)

PTO as per law

Job summary

Intellectt Inc in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Aerospace Wire Harness Technician to assemble, terminate, inspect, and test aerospace wire harnesses and cable assemblies on a 12-month contract basis. The role requires hands-on work with electrical wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, and cable termination, and reading engineering drawings and diagrams.

Experience with aerospace or avionics harness assembly is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of wire harness or cable assembly experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wire harness and cable assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and connector pin-out documentation.
• Experience using hand and pneumatic crimping tools, positioners, and specialized assembly tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Skills

Aerospace wire harness and cable

Wire cutting, crimping, soldering

Connector termination

Shielding and heat-shrink

Electrical testing

Harness routing

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Crimping tools

Positioners

Specialized assembly tools

Job description

Job Title: Aerospace Wire Harness Technician – Cable Assembly

Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Wire Harness Technician to assemble, terminate, inspect, and test aerospace wire harnesses and cable assemblies. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience working with electrical wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, and cable termination. The candidate must be able to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions while maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety. Experience with aerospace or avionics harness assembly is preferred.

Key Skills

• Aerospace wire harness and cable assembly
• Wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and splicing
• Connector termination and contact insertion/extraction
• Shielding, braiding, backshell, and heat‑shrink assembly
• Continuity and point‑to‑point electrical testing
• Harness routing and form board assembly

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of wire harness or cable assembly experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical wire harness and cable assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and connector pin‑out documentation.
• Experience using hand and pneumatic crimping tools, positioners, and specialized assembly tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Pay Scale

Anticipated hourly pay range: $18 - 22 per hour on W-2.

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.