Cable/Wire Harness Assembler

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a detail-oriented Assembler/Operator II to join our production team in Fremont, California, focusing on assembling high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies, cables, and wiring harnesses. This role requires hands-on experience, strong technical aptitude, and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, assembling per specifications, performing wire prep, soldering, crimping, inspecting quality, and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of hands-on cable/wire harness or electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with wire stripping, soldering, crimping and terminations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Review instructions and blueprints to prepare tasks.
• Assemble electrical cables and wiring harnesses per drawings and specs.
• Perform wire preparation including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating.
• Inspect quality and troubleshoot as needed.
• Record production data and KPIs accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Soldering

Crimping/terminating

Wiring harness assembly

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fixtures and jigs

Hand tools

Tape measure

Ruler

Soldering equipment

Job description

Cable/Wire Harness Assembler (JN -082026-428640) Fremont, California

Salary: USD25 - USD28 per hour

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Join Our Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assembler/Operator II to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, and wiring harnesses used in demanding applications. The ideal candidate has hands-on assembly experience, strong technical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Review assembly instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders, and parts lists to prepare for production tasks.
• Gather and organize required materials, tools, components, and equipment.
• Assemble electrical cables and wiring harnesses in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform wire preparation activities including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating, and routing wires and connectors.
• Position and secure parts and subassemblies using fixtures, jigs, and hand tools.
• Execute precision crimping operations to ensure proper connector and contact termination.
• Apply soldering techniques to create secure, reliable, and high-quality electrical connections.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with workmanship and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical assemblies as needed.
• Record production data and assembly KPIs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and team members to interpret technical documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in cable/wire harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered if they successfully complete a technical assessment and independent assembly build.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of electrical components, wiring systems, and assembly processes.
• Experience with wire and cable types, including multi-conductor cable, coaxial cable, ribbon cable, and related products.
• Ability to accurately perform unit conversions (inches, feet, meters, millimeters, etc.).
• Proficient in using measuring tools such as tape measures, rulers, and other basic inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to produce high-reliability electrical terminations through careful process control and inspection.
• Skilled in creating clean, reliable solder joints with proper wetting, smooth concave fillets, correct fill, and minimal defects.
• Experience preparing wires through stripping and tinning processes while maintaining insulation integrity and required clearances.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment.