Craftsman Wire Harness Technician

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; 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 &)</

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah, is seeking an experienced technician to support program managers with assembly, wiring, and test activities in a production environment.

You will perform cable/harness assembly, wire terminations, and electrical checkouts, follow IPC standards, and help maintain records and inventory while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of assembly/wiring experience.
• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines.
• Wiring experience on aircraft or U.S. military aircraft preferred.
• Familiar with schematics, layouts, and wire lists.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• US citizen and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Program/Project Manager in scheduling, data gathering, and reports.
• Oversee test events and report status/results.
• Perform assembly/test using tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire termination and harness assembly (OJT).
• Electrical checkout of wire harnesses (OJT).
• Maintain inventory of government/customer/KA property (OJT).
• Procure hardware via purchase requests (OJT).
• Attend meetings and represent section; communicate with vendors for quotes (OJT).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area; work unsupervised as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Soldering

Wiring

Wire harnesses

Machine operation

Reading schematics

Quality inspection

Test equipment

Electrical safety

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification preferred

IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred

Tools

Braiding machines

Wire cutting machines

Soldering equipment

DMC tools

Daniels Kit

Job description

• Provide support to either Program/Project Manager in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance
• Oversee/perform test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results
• 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)
• Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
• Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (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
• Attend meetings and conferences to represent section
• Communicate with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)
• Perform hardware procurement through purchase requests (OJT)
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
• 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
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred

Experience:

• 3-10 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 $21-27/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.