Wire Harness Technician

Aerotek; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Wire Harness Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Torrance, CA. You will build custom wire harnesses, assemble PCBAs, and work with specialized connectors in a fast-paced startup environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years of wire harness experience, read wiring diagrams, and demonstrate safety-focused practices. The position offers competitive pay and onsite work with opportunity for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wire harness technician experience.
• Hands-on wire harness assembly (cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating).
• Experience assembling PCBAs and harnesses to spec.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with military circular connectors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wire harnesses according to diagrams and schematics.
• Assemble PCBAs and harnesses to meet specs and quality standards.
• Interpret drawings and schematics for accurate assembly.
• Work with military circular connectors and other specialized components.
• Use fasteners and tools to secure components per engineering requirements.
• Perform manufacturing verification to ensure quality.
• Build test fixtures and harnesses for testing and verification.
• Verify test boxes are safe to mate before progressing to next stage.
• Follow procedures for soldering, crimping, and wiring to maintain quality.
• Handle and move materials, up to 50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Crimping

Soldering

Read schematics/blueprints

Military connectors

PCBAs & harnesses

Safety & lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Molex harness

Job description

Job Title: Wire Harness Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on building custom wire harnesses and related electronic assemblies by cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires based on detailed wire diagrams and schematics. You will assemble PCBAs and harnesses, work with military circular connectors, and verify that test fixtures and test boxes are safe before they move to the next stage of manufacturing in a dynamic start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Build custom wire harnesses by cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires according to wire diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Perform wire harness assembly and electronic assembly tasks, including PCBAs and harnesses, to meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics to accurately assemble harnesses and related components.
• Work with military circular connectors and other specialized connectors as required by project specifications.
• Use various fasteners and fastening tools to assemble and secure components in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Conduct manufacturing verification to ensure assemblies meet all technical and quality requirements.
• Build test fixtures and harnesses used for testing and verification of systems and components.
• Verify that each test box is safe to mate and operate before releasing it to the next department or stage in the process.
• Follow established procedures and best practices for soldering, crimping, and wiring to maintain consistent quality.
• Handle and move materials and assemblies, including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted as needed in daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a wire harness technician or master technician.
• Strong proficiency in building custom wire harnesses, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires based on wire diagrams.
• Hands‑on experience with wire harness assembly and electronic assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
• Experience working with military circular connectors.
• Ability to assemble PCBAs and harnesses to specification.
• Experience building test fixtures and harnesses for verification and testing.
• Capability to perform manufacturing verification to ensure product quality.
• Ability to use various fasteners and fastening tools safely and effectively.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Experience in avionics technician work or vehicle manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Molex wire harness experience (considered a plus but not required).
• Experience in aviation, avionics, or related harness and wiring work.
• Exposure to start‑up or fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety when verifying test boxes and assemblies.

Why Work Here?

You will join a dynamic start‑up environment that encourages creativity and hands‑on problem solving. The culture supports innovative thinking, offers opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects, and values individuals who enjoy building and improving products from the ground up.

Work Environment

The role is based in a start‑up manufacturing environment focused on wire harness and electronic assembly. You will work with tools and equipment for cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, fastening, and assembling harnesses, PCBAs, test fixtures, and test boxes. The setting is hands‑on and fast‑paced, with close collaboration across departments as products move through different stages of manufacturing and verification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $59.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.