Senior Cable Harness Assembler — Lead Technician, First Shift

Aptiv (WI); Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Senior Cable Harness Assembler for first shift 5:00am - 1:30pm. You will perform end-to-end harness assembly to customer specifications and train junior technicians on prints and build execution.

You will interpret complex drawings, apply soldering skills to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards, and work with Engineering and Quality Control to ensure zero-defect manufacturing. Eligible for a $2.00/hr shift differential and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• 2+ years in complex cable harness assembly in aerospace/defense/medical manufacturing.
• US person due to ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Soldering background required; potting/molding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all major functions of cable harness assembly across full manufacturing lifecycle.
• Model soft skills to train and mentor Level 1–3 technicians.
• Identify defects and work with Quality Control to implement containment and corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work cell following 5S and ESD practices.

Skills

Cable harness assembly

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Senior Cable Harness Assembler for first shift 5:00am - 1:30pm. You will perform end-to-end harness assembly to customer specifications and train junior technicians on prints and build execution.

You will interpret complex drawings, apply soldering skills to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards, and work with Engineering and Quality Control to ensure zero-defect manufacturing. Eligible for a $2.00/hr shift differential and bonuses.