What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wire Harness Assembler position at KIHOMAC?
- 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
- Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
- Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings
- Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment (OJT)
- Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly (OJT)
- Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications (OJT)
- Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or 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)
- Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
- Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (OJT)
- Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
- Build/assemble electrical components according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
- Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes (OJT)
- Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
- Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
- Attend meetings and conferences to represent section
- Communicate with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)
- Perform 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
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred
- 3 years of professional experience in the required task area required
- Experience terminating wiring and building wiring harnesses required
- Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred
- Familiarity with 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 required
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits required
- Wire termination experience using DMC Tools "Daniels Kit" style tools preferred
- Knowledge of cable assembly procedures required
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
- Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) preferred
- Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred
- Ability to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
- Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
- Ability to learn/operate test equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Must be able to visually inspect machines
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
- Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
- 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