What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craftsman Wire Harness Technician position at KIHOMAC?
Expertise And Functions
Education/Training:
- Provide support to either Program/Project Manager in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance
- Oversee/perform test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results
- Following engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings
- Performs and oversees moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly (OJT)
- Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)
- Assemble, test, and solder as required per customer/industry standards (OJT)
- Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses (OJT)
- Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing (OJT)
- Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property (OJT)
- Lay out/assemble units for production according to designs, specifications, and work instructions (OJT)
- Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)
- Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
- Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object debris (FOD) free work area
- Trains and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
- Attends meetings and conferences to represent section
- Communicates with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)
- Performs hardware procurement through purchase requests (OJT)
- Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
- Report status and results
- Maintain a clean work area
- Work unsupervised at times
Education/Training:
- High School diploma required
- Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline desired
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification desired
- 3 years of professional experience in the required task area required
- U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience desired
- Ability to comprehend schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints required
- Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail a must
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits required
- Wire termination experience using DMC Tools "Daniels Kit" style tools desired
- Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
- Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, identify and repair malfunctions using provided technical data and tools desired
- Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) desired
- Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 desired
- Capable of standing for long periods of time required
- Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
- Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
