Lead FAI Wire Harness Assembler

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is hiring for a skilled assembler in an electro-mechanical environment. You will perform wire preparation, hand-solder wires to high density connectors, and build complex harnesses per schematics and BOMs.

You will support First Article Assembly, identify drawing issues, and provide feedback to engineering. Strong attention to detail and ability to read electrical diagrams are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent; trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related custom/prototype assembly experience.
• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering and harness routing.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
• IPC/J soldering training/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wire preparation tasks including stripping, tinning, lead prep, and termination.
• Hand solder wires and cables to connectors while maintaining workmanship standards.
• Crimp, stake, fasten, and secure wires, connectors, and contacts using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Assemble wire harnesses and cables per electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Support First Article Assembly (FAI) builds and provide feedback to engineering.
• Inspect and test assemblies; troubleshoot wiring defects and perform rework or repair.
• Follow safety procedures and complete production documentation.

Skills

Wire & cable harness assembly

Soldering and crimping

Reading schematics & BOMs

Hand tools proficiency

Quality inspection

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification preferred

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimp tools

Continuity testers

Voltmeter

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is hiring for a skilled assembler in an electro-mechanical environment. You will perform wire preparation, hand-solder wires to high density connectors, and build complex harnesses per schematics and BOMs.

You will support First Article Assembly, identify drawing issues, and provide feedback to engineering. Strong attention to detail and ability to read electrical diagrams are essential.