Apprentice Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC is seeking a skilled technician to participate in test and project activities, follow engineering guidance, and perform assembly and wiring of harnesses in a manufacturing setting. The role involves careful inspection, documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred associates degree. 0–2 years of relevant experience and ability to work with hand and power tools are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager.
• Follow engineering guidance, orders, instructions and drawings.
• Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions using mechanical skills, tools, test equipment.
• Inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Electrical knowledge

Wire harness assembly

Hand & power tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

DMC Tools Daniels Kit

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
• Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings
• Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment (OJT)
• Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly (OJT)
• Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)
• Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or industry standards (OJT)
• Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses (OJT)
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing (OJT)
• Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property (OJT)
• Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
• Build/assemble electrical components according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
• Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
• Report status and results
• Maintain a clean work area
• Work unsupervised at times
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

• 0-2 years of professional experience in the required task area
• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
• Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred
• Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints desired
• Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits preferred
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools "Daniels Kit" style tools preferred
• Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
• Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) preferred
• Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred
• Capable of standing for long periods of time required
• Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
• Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
• Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (OJT)
• Must be able to perform business travel; Travel may involve multiple days/weeks (less than 10%)
• Knowledge on Common Tool Kits use

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, work inverted at times, work in tight and confined spaces (with provided training), reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
• Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Must be able to visually inspect equipment, wire, harnesses, tooling, and machines
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, respirator, etc.) for the assigned task
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary

The projected salary range for this position is $17-22/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.