Electrical/Wire Harness Assembly Technician

JOB TITLE: Electrical/Wire Harness Assembly TechnicianLOCATION:Mesa, AZPAY RATE: $26.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Fabricates, assembles, modifies, repairs, and tests development, production, and prototype wire harnesses and electrical assemblies.

• Constructs wire harnesses and panels by cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, routing, and inspecting various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other related materials.

• Operates tools and equipment such as wire strippers, crimpers, solder iron, wire identification and cutting machines, heat guns, and associated tools.

• Ensures all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and non-conformance issues.

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, specifications, and written or verbal instructions for fabrication tasks.

• Applies knowledge of electrical wire harness materials, fabrication and assembly methods, and common shop practices.

• Applies basic mathematics for measurement and fabrication tasks.

• Trains new employees to complete work packages in electrical harness fabrication.

• Reports on job status and constraints to coworkers and supervision.

• Navigates computer systems for office and shop applications to record and retrieve information.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience using a computer to look up and record information.

• Experience using math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.

• Ability to work any shift based on operational needs.

• Preferred: Experience constructing wire harnesses and panels by cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing wire and related materials.

• Preferred: Experience using written instructions and drawings to complete fabrication tasks.

• Preferred: Experience using hand tools and hand-held power tools for wire harness assembly.

• Preferred: Experience determining gauge size of wire.

• Ability to complete and maintain required training and certifications for the role.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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