Cable & Wire Harness Assemblers (Full-Time)

Custom-Manufacturing-and-Engineering; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. is seeking a skilled Cable & Wire Harness Production Assembler to fabricate and assemble electrical harnesses for demanding applications. You will read drawings, terminate cables, crimp and solder, and inspect finished work while maintaining quality.

Work includes complying with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and J‑STD‑001 standards, following safety procedures, and reporting discrepancies. Strong manual dexterity and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, wiring diagrams, and production documentation.
• Good manual dexterity and color‑coded wiring recognition.
• Proficient with hand tools and production equipment; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and production documentation.
• Measure, cut, strip, route, and terminate electrical wire and cable.
• Perform crimping, soldering, splicing, pinning, and connector assembly.
• Install terminals, backshells, heat-shrink, labeling, and related hardware.
• Route and secure cable & wire harness assemblies; use production tools.
• Conduct basic electrical testing and inspect completed assemblies.

Skills

Reading drawings & diagrams

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Wire strippers

Torque tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. ("CME") is seeking a skilled Cable & Wire Harness Production Assembler to fabricate, assemble, terminate, and inspect electrical cable and wire harness assemblies for aerospace, defense, and other demanding applications. Work is performed in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, customer requirements, and applicable quality and workmanship standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, work instructions, and production documentation.

• Measure, cut, strip, route, and terminate electrical wire and cable.

• Perform crimping, soldering, splicing, pinning, connector assembly, and related harness operations.

• Install terminals, contacts, connectors, backshells, sleeving, heat-shrink, shielding, labels, and related hardware.

• Route, bundle, lace, tie, and secure cable and wire harness assemblies.

• Use wire strippers, crimpers, soldering equipment, insertion/extraction tools, heat guns, torque tools, and other production equipment.

• Perform continuity, point-to-point, and other required basic electrical testing.

• Inspect completed work for proper assembly, dimensions, termination, labeling, and workmanship.

• Identify and report nonconforming materials, workmanship defects, and drawing or production discrepancies.

• Complete required production, inspection, and traceability documentation.

• Follow applicable ESD, FOD, safety, quality, and material-handling procedures.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other related production duties as assigned.

QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

Work must comply with applicable customer requirements, engineering documentation, CME quality procedures, and, where required, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards. IPC/WHMA-A-620 addresses manufacturing and acceptance requirements for crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered cable and wire harness interconnections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.

• Ability to read and follow drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and production documentation.

• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to distinguish color-coded wiring.

• Ability to perform detailed assembly work using hand tools and production equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently following training and effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous cable/wire harness, electrical, or electronics assembly experience.

• Experience with crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and electrical testing.

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 training or certification.

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.

• Experience in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; perform repetitive, detailed hand assembly; visually inspect small components and color-coded wiring; bend and reach as necessary; and safely use required tools and production equipment, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires compliance with applicable safety, ESD, FOD, security, quality, and personal protective equipment requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.