Apprentice Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Layton, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & +)

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. in Layton, UT seeks skilled technicians to assemble and wire harnesses for aerospace applications. You will follow engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and perform electrical checkouts in a manufacturing setting.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to ESD safety, and ability to work with cross-functional teams. OJT and on-the-job training provided; travel may be required occasionally. High school diploma required; Associates preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in the required task area.
• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines.
• 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 on Common Tool Kits use.

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

DMC Tools Daniels Kit

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• 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

• 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.