Cable & Wire Harness Assembler

Just In Time Staffing Illinois, Aurora Permanent

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

In this role you will build electrical cables, and wire harnesses from customer drawings and work instructions. You will cut, strip, crimp, solder, route, and terminate work to spec, then document what you built.

We will train you in our assembly process, and work instructions. We need people who already have steady hands, can follow a drawing, and will stop if something does not match the print.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assemble cables and harnesses from WIRE schematic drawing or blueprint, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.

Audit the print, revision, BOM against parts /tools available in your work order kit.

Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires and connectors

Utilize soldering techniques to create secure and reliable connections for various cable components.

Use fixtures to position parts and build subassemblies

Check your own work against quality standards as you go

Stop and tell a supervisor if the drawing, parts, or routing do not match, do not force the build

Keep a clean, safe station and follow PPE rules

Record labor time and log required production / KPI information

Take part in everyday continuous improvement on th

e line

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with supervisors to interpret drawings and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain a clean, safe workspace and adhere to all safety guidelines.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

REQUIRED

Must be able to read, interpret, and apply wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical/assembly drawings, including understanding how each is used to build a harness or assembly correctly.

Experience hand soldering to industry-standard workmanship criteria (preferably IPC/WHMA-A-610)

PREFERRED

Two to three years of cable or wire harness assembly experience

Familiarity with IPC 620 quality standards

is a plus

but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly remain stationary for extended periods performing repetitive tasks.

Frequently move about to gather materials; position self to reach overhead/low areas.

Frequent repetitive hand/arm motions for crimping, soldering, stripping, and handling small parts.

Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20-30 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance or mechanical aids.

Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to hear instructions, alarms, and safety signals, and communicate clearly with supervisors and team members. Hearing protection may be required in high-noise areas.

Ability to detect, grasp, and manipulate small components.

Work in moderate noise and soldering fume environment, PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection may be required and are provided.

You should be proficient in:

  • Electrical Schematics
  • Soldering
  • Equipment Installation & Wiring

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