Electrical Harness Assembler (Aerospace)

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance for professional成长

Perks at Work discount program

Job summary

Phoenix Defense, LLC. in Gilbert, AZ is hiring 15 Electrical Harness Assemblers for the September 22, 2025 class. Training pay is $18/hr. Shift is Monday–Thursday 5:00am–3:30pm.

You will assemble and fabricate wire harnesses, read blueprints and schematics, and ensure production schedules are met. Must have a High School Diploma or GED, basic measurement tool skills, and the ability to read instructions; IPC-620/J-STD certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Experience with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• IPC-620 and J-STD certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate wire harnesses.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics with accuracy.
• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers as needed.
• Meet customer and internal production schedules.
• Maintain workspace to 6S standards.
• Learn to use PLEX operating system for production tasks.
• Adhere to Employment Handbook policies.
• Push to meet or exceed time goals for jobs.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Reading wiring schematics

Measuring tools usage

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IPC-620 Certification

J-STD Certification

Tools

PLEX OS

Calipers

Micrometers

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Start your career in aerospace with Phoenix Defense. We are looking for 15 Electrical Harness Assemblers to join our September 22, 2025 new hire class.

At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for an ELECTRICAL HARNESS ASSEMBLER.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm
PAY: $18/hr while we train you
START DATE: August 24, 2026

What You Will Do

• Assembly and fabrication of wire harnesses.


• Understand PLI Manufacturing, Customer, and Industry standards and requirements.


• Communicate clearly with the Procurement department and suppliers as needed.


• Work to meet customer and internal production schedules.


• Maintain a high level of integrity dealing with all departments within the organization.


• Identify process improvements.


• Maintain work area to appropriate standards, based on 6S methodologies.


• Adhere to company policies and procedures described in the Employment Handbook.


• Drive to meet or exceed time goals for each job performed.


• Learn to utilize PLEX operating system as related to Production and job function.

About You

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Ability to use and read measuring equipment, such as scales, calipers, micrometers, crimpers, and other hand tools.


• Ability to learn how to read, understand, and execute both written and verbal instructions such as blueprints and electrical wiring schematics.


• Ability to learn, comprehend, and obtain the internal IPC-620 and J-STD certification.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.


• Basic Computer Experience, (Microsoft Office-Excel, Word).


• Effective communication skills, motivated, self-starter, punctual.


• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.

Benefits

• 401K


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays


• Tuition assistance for professional growth


• Perks at Work discount program