Wire Harness Assembly (Termination Technician)

Vermillion, Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

FSA/HSA

PTO

Education reimbursement

Matching 401k

Job summary

Vermillion, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Wire Harness Assembly Technician to build cable assemblies end-to-end on the production floor.

You’ll lay out components, solder, strip/crimp jacketed wire, insert into contacts, and prepare the cable for sealing with attention to detail and precision. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic hand tools experience, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use measuring tools to measure lengths accurately, within 1/32 inch.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and safe handling.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle assembly of cables including layout, soldering, striping/crimping jacketed wire, insertion of wire into contacts, tightening connector assemblies, torquing, taping, banding, and using adhesive to prepare the cable for sealing.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Vermillion Quality Management System and Safety standards, using situation-appropriate tools and protective equipment.
• Develop an understanding of the principles of continuity and operation of test equipment.
• Maintain a pristine and organized workbench.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read drawings/diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

About the role

The Wire Harness Assembly (or Termination Technician) works on the production floor, putting together a crucial and detailed part of our product: the termination point, or where a cable ends. You’re turning a bundle of wires and electrical pieces into a finely tuned, precisely made cable (or set of cables) that’s ready to use.

About you

You’re a hands-on kind of person. Maybe you love building computers or other electronics. You love buckling down and putting something together from start to finish. You have an extreme attention to detail and love putting things together perfectly.

About us

Established in 1965, Vermillion, Inc. is an award-winning and recession-proof designer and manufacturer of custom-made cables and shielding built for general aviation, aerospace, and defense applications. Our employees enjoy a small company atmosphere with big-company benefits, including health/vision/dental insurance, FSA/HSA, PTO, education and tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k. Our culture centers around collaboration and the individual contributions brought to the table daily by everyone on our team.

We are growing – grow with us!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Full-cycle assembly of cables, including layout, soldering, striping/crimping jacketed wire, insertion of wire into contacts, tightening connecter assemblies, torquing, taping, banding, and using adhesive to prepare the cable for sealing.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Vermillion Quality Management System and Safety standards, using situation-appropriate tools and protective equipment
• Develop an understanding of the principles of continuity and operation of test equipment
• Maintain a pristine and organized workbench
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Ability to use measuring tools to measure lengths accurately and precisely is required; certain responsibilities may require precision to within 1/32 inch
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to assemble products according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings/diagrams
• This position requires the ability to have color-correct vision and clear vision at 20 inches or less (with or without the use of corrective eyewear or a magnifying glass.

Vermillion, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affir…