Electrical Wire & Harness Technician (Soldering)

Adecco; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Level 3 Assembler in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves hands-on electrical assembly, including wire harness and cable assembly, requiring an active IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and at least 5 years of related experience. Ideal candidates will excel in precision soldering and thrive in a technical environment. The position offers opportunities in diverse sectors such as aerospace and automotive. Join our team to bring complex assemblies to life!

Qualifications

• Must have an active IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified Specialist (CS) certification.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience building electrical wire harnesses.
• Comfortable using a variety of tools for assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Build wire harnesses and cable assemblies from start to finish.
• Perform precise hand-soldering on wires, terminals, and PCB components.
• Read and interpret technical documents and work instructions.

Skills

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified Specialist certification

5+ years of experience in electrical wire harness assembly

Proficiency with soldering iron and hand tools

Understanding of wiring diagrams and schematics

Strong hand-eye coordination

Tools

Soldering irons

Wire strippers

Continuity testers

Heat guns

Job description

Adecco is hiring for an exciting Contract-to-Hire opportunity!

Summary

The Level 3 Assembler is the go-to expert on the production floor, the person who can take a complex wire harness or cable assembly and bring it to life from start to finish. You’ll be hands on every day, tackling everything from precision soldering to detailed electrical terminations.

To shine in this role, you’ll need an active IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and solid experience building high-reliability assemblies that meet strict industry and customer standards. We’re looking for someone who loves the details, thrives in a technical environment, and knows their way around both manual and semi-automated electrical assembly. Basically, if you enjoy building complex things and making them look easy, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

Wire & Harness Building

• Take full ownership of building wire harnesses and cable assemblies from start to finish
• This includes cutting, stripping, routing, terminating, bundling, and lacing wires
• Install connectors, back shells, sleeves, and labels
• Use jigs, formboards, layout boards, and other build fixtures as needed to get the job done right

Soldering & Termination

• Perform precise hand-soldering on wires, terminals, and when needed PCB components
• Follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class II or III and J-STD-001 standards while soldering
• Make soldered splices, wire-to-pin/connector joints, and handle repairs when required

Reading & Interpreting Technical Docs

• Work confidently from wiring diagrams, schematics, BOMs, engineering drawings, and verbal instructions
• Build according to the latest revisions and version-controlled documents

Production & Process Execution

• Follow all work instructions, travelers, and routing sheets accurately
• Work efficiently in lean production cells and complete builds within expected timeframes
• Keep the workspace clean, organized, and compliant with ESD and 5S standards

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified Specialist (CS) certification
• J-STD-001 certification is a plus, but being willing to earn it after hire works too
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience building electrical wire harnesses, doing soldering work, and assembling cables
• Comfortably using a variety of tools, including
• Hand tools: soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, tweezers
• Test & assembly gear: continuity testers, magnifiers, heat guns, and semi-auto crimp presses

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with wiring in industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical devices
• Comfortable soldering very small-gauge wires (30 AWG and smaller) and working with tiny connectors
• Hands-on experience doing rework, repairs, or modifications based on customer or QA instructions
• Familiar with build-to-print environments, low-volume/high-mix production, or prototype builds

Physical Requirement

• Able to sit or stand at a workbench for long stretches of time
• Strong hand-eye coordination and good vision for detailed, precision work
• Comfortable lifting up to about 30 pounds on occasion