Wire Harness Technician

Evotti Marine; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Evotti Marine is seeking a Wire Harness Technician to install and route electrical harnesses on pontoon boats, reading diagrams and ensuring neat, organized, and protected wiring installations according to safety and quality standards.

The role involves selecting correct parts, routing through boat structures, and using hand tools to secure and verify electrical connections, while maintaining 5S practices and PPE compliance on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow installation instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow wiring diagrams and routing diagrams for pontoon boat models.
• Identify and confirm parts before installation.
• Route and install wire harnesses through rails, furniture, consoles, and other boat structures.
• Secure wiring using cable ties, clamps, and protective coverings.
• Use hand tools safely to install components.
• Position wiring to avoid damage and interference.
• Verify connectors are seated, locked, and protected from damage.
• Inspect for missing or damaged components and report issues.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Hand tools

Reading diagrams

Mechanical aptitude

Detail orientation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Cable ties

Job description

The Wire Harness Technician installs, routes, connects, and secures electrical wire harnesses and related components throughout pontoon boats. This role reads wiring and routing diagrams, works through rails, furniture, consoles, and other boat structures, and verifies that each installation is organized, protected, and completed according to Evotti Marine's safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Read and follow wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and routing diagrams for assigned pontoon boat models and options.
• Identify wire harnesses, connectors, terminals, and electrical components and confirm that the correct parts are available before installation.
• Route and install wire harnesses through rails, furniture, consoles, and other pontoon boat structures according to established standards.
• Secure wiring using cable ties, clamps, grommets, fasteners, and protective coverings in the required locations.
• Use hand tools, drills, wire strippers, crimpers, and fastening tools safely and correctly during installation.
• Position wiring to prevent pinching, chafing, stretching, sharp-edge contact, heat exposure, or interference with moving components.
• Connect electrical components and verify that all connectors are fully seated, locked, properly oriented, and protected from damage.
• Inspect materials and installations for missing, incorrect, damaged, or defective wires, connectors, terminals, and components; correct or report concerns promptly.
• Perform visual inspections of completed installations to confirm neat organization, secure routing, proper protection, and consistent workmanship.
• Protect wiring and surrounding boat components during installation, maintain an organized work area, and follow all PPE, safety, quality, and 5S requirements.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to support the evolving needs of the business.

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use drills, wire strippers, crimpers, fastening tools, and other basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, installation instructions, routing diagrams, and basic measurements
• Strong attention to detail in wire routing, connector seating, component protection, organization, and final appearance
• Dependability, adaptability, problem-solving, clear communication, and effective teamwork in a production environment

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in manufacturing, assembly, electrical installation, automotive, RV, marine, or other related hands‑on production environment

Preferred education and experience:

• Marine industry experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience reading wiring diagrams and installing, routing, securing, crimping, or connecting wire harnesses and electrical components

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the production shift
• Lifting, positioning, and handling wire harnesses, electrical components, tools, and materials up to 35 lbs
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions while working above, below, inside, and around boats

Work environment:

• Work is performed in a standard manufacturing environment. There is exposure to aluminum and metal edges, dirt, dust, moderate to high noise, moving equipment, tool vibration, and seasonal weather conditions.
• Work requires awareness and safe operation around electrical components, hand and power tools, production equipment, and boats in various stages of assembly. All necessary PPE and training will be provided.

Travel Requirements:

• There is no travel required for this role.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Evotti Marine is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status. We firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

FLSA Classification:

• Hourly – Non-exempt

Salary Grade/Level:

• Based on experience

Shift/Schedule:

• 1st Shift, Monday through Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• OT, weekends, or possible schedule adjustments as needed
• Dental / Health / Vision / Company paid Life insurance
• PTO / Vacation
• 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability as well as the shifting needs of the company.