Wire Harness Technician I

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations. Overtime hours above the normal duty hours may be authorized at certain times to maintain production schedules and during surge situations

Brief Job Description:

The Wire Harness Technician fabricates complex harness and enclosure products according to specifications and within operating budget

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles electrical & electronic components, wiring harnesses, equipment racks, mechanical devices, and other electrical assemblies & subassemblies
• Manufactures electronic/electrical circuitry, and wiring harnesses according to Manufacturing Orders (M.O.), Drawings, Engineering Changes, Customer Specifications, and Process Instructions (P.I.)
• Produces products to required specifications and within budget
• Operates automatic stripping, crimping, wire cutting, and basic test equipment
• Integrates and tests sub-assemblies and/or final assemblies following blueprints, drawings, diagrams and test procedures
• Performs minor setup of noncomplex equipment
• May be required to assist with soldering on occasion
• May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing
• Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies
• Adheres to all company standards, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as needed

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of high reliability manufacturing experience; defense/aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desired
• Must be capable of passing background check
• Must be capable of passing a drug screen
• Must be familiar with working under AS 9100
• Current or previous IPC-620 & IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certified
• Must be familiar with and understands IPC, J-STD, AS and MIL specifications as they relate to Defense/Aerospace requirements in Harness build
• Must have knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Must understand ESD processes
• Must be experienced in cable harness build - both crimp and solder
• Must have solder operations experience
• Must have harness fabrication and enclosure integration experience
• Must have experience with specifications required to produce products in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment
• Must be versed in inspection techniques and specifications interpretation
• This position requires basic knowledge of "build to print" operations
• Ability to recommend process changes within the scope of procedures and policies to facilitate production goals
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are Required

Preferences:

• Prior experience with the development of work instructions and travelers preferred but not required
• Fiber Optic assembly experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. Walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull/move items frequently over 20 pounds. Occasionally required to lift/carry/push/pull/move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The environmental characteristic for this position is an aircraft hangar, warehouse setting and outdoors. Candidates should be able to adapt to environments listed. There may be exposure to high noises, exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents, and Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks. This position must be able to work comfortably outdoors and may be exposed to hot/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reasons.

A background check and drug screen is required for this position.