Cable & Harness Technician

SAIC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves reading prints and instructions to manufacture cables and harnesses, diagnosing and repairing harnesses, and ensuring high quality workmanship in a safe environment.

The candidate should have a HS or AA degree with relevant assembly experience, strong mechanical aptitude, excellent dexterity, and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• HS or AA degree with 3 years of assembly/production experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• US Citizen and able to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specs for cables and harnesses.
• Diagnose and repair damaged or malfunctioning wiring harnesses using tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Identify defects in harnesses and rectify issues such as miswiring, poor connections, or insulation damage.
• Observe workmanship defects and suggest basic improvements to work instructions.
• Perform tasks with high care and quality in a clean, safe environment.
• Assemble cables, harnesses, and adapters from samples and data packages.
• Maintain accurate material control within the work area.
• Provide timely feedback to operations, management and support engineering.
• Follow and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Use a variety of tools as needed.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HS or AA degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DUTIES:

• Reads and follows assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specifications used in the manufacturing of Cables and Harness.
• Diagnose and repair damaged or malfunctioning wiring harnesses, using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Identify and rectify any defects or issues in the harnesses, such as miswiring, poor connections, or insulation damage.
• Identifies by sight workmanship and material defects in touch-up and assembly areas and may be able to suggest basic changes to the work instructions to improve operations in these areas.
• Performs tasks with a high degree of care / Quality and attention to details while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assembles cables & harness assemblies, and adapters by working from samples, Technical Data packages, visual aids, wiring lists and Work Instructions.
• Maintains accurate material control within the work area.
• Participates in providing timely feedback to other operations, management and support engineering, as appropriate.
• Follows and maintains accurate process documentation.
• May use a variety of tools to perform tasks.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• HS and five (5) or AA degree and three (3) years’ experience.
• Assembly/production experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Motivated and detail oriented.
• Excellent hand dexterity.
• May occasionally perform duties in a standing, kneeling or squatting position.
• Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color is necessary.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.