Assembly

Openwork LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a Wire Harness Assembly Technician in North San Antonio to join a premier distribution partner. You will assemble, route, and test harnesses while supporting light warehouse tasks in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of electro-mechanical/harness experience, excellent manual dexterity, and the ability to interpret drawings. This full-time position offers a stable career with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of electro-mechanical or cable/wire harness assembly experience.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to work with small components and multi-conductor cables.
• Ability to read technical drawings or follow step-by-step instructions.
• Stand or sit at an assembly bench and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Build, bundle, crimp, and assemble wire and cable harnesses per schematics and SOPs.
• Inspect, test, and verify subassemblies meet quality, continuity, and design specs.
• Operate hand/bench tools: strippers, crimpers, heat guns, multimeters, labeling equipment.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, ESD-compliant bench.
• Support staging, inventory counts, and shipping/receiving handoffs as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and PPE policies.
• Collaborate with production leads to hit daily targets and work overtime when needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Fine-motor coordination

Read technical drawings

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Multimeters

Labeling equipment

Job description

WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

Location: North San Antonio, TX

Company: Openwork (on behalf of a premier distribution partner)

Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (occasional overtime as needed)

Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Openwork is currently searching for a detail-oriented Wire Harness Assembly Technician to join a well-established distribution company located in North San Antonio. In this hands-on role, you will assemble, route, and test custom wire and cable harnesses while supporting light warehouse and staging operations. If you take pride in precision bench work, have sharp hand-eye coordination, and want to build a career with a stable industry leader, this is the role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build, bundle, crimp, and assemble wire and cable harnesses according to production schematics, color codes, and standard operating procedures.
• Inspect, test, and verify finished subassemblies and components to ensure all quality, continuity, and design specifications are met.
• Operate hand and bench tools, including wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, multimeters, and labeling equipment.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and ESD-compliant assembly bench.
• Support staging, inventory counts, and shipping/receiving handoffs for production materials as needed.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines, PPE policies, and workplace quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with production leads and team members to hit daily targets; work occasional overtime when project deadlines require.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Experience: 2-4 years of electro-mechanical assembly, cable/wire harness assembly, or detailed production warehouse experience.
• Skills: Excellent manual dexterity, fine-motor coordination, and the ability to work with small components, pin connectors, and multi-conductor cables.
• Work Style: High attention to detail, precision-focused mindset, and the ability to follow technical drawings or step-by-step instructions.
• Physical Ability: Comfortable standing or sitting at an assembly bench for extended periods, and able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual attendance, and dependability.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Hours: Reliable day shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Career Growth: Clear advancement paths within an established, growing organization

About Openwork

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future together.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)