Harness technician

An aerospace client is looking for a Harness Technician to do fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harnesses assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards.

Location: Gilbert, AZ 85233 (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $55.28/hr.

- $73.09/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 9x80 A

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 12:30am)

A Harness Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Gilbert, AZ supporting Manufacturing. This is a 2nd Shift Position. Working Hours are 3:00pm – 12:30am on a 9/80 schedule. Candidates will complete a Hands-On Skills Assessment, demonstrating technical proficiency to perform required job duties.

• This position entails the fabrication and assembly of complex Space flight cable and harnesses assemblies from drawings, schematics, wire lists, or engineering sketches in conformance with government specifications and workmanship standards. Assembly is performed in a professional atmosphere in an ESD and FOD awareness area. Regular use of soldering iron, tweezers, heat guns, and other common hand tools.
• Obtain all necessary information to perform job assignments and report any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to perform point-to-point assembly, where assemblies and subassemblies require wiring and soldering of large masses of wires in confined spaces.
• Following appropriate wiring diagram, perform wiring using harness boards, tie-in cables and harnesses.
• Perform electrical/electronic and mechanical assembly tasks working alone or as a member of an assembly team as assigned.
• Lay out and construct harness boards to assemble and form wiring and cables for a wide variety of electrical/electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Mix and apply bonding components and encapsulate.
• Use and operate a broad range of hand tools and assembly equipment to perform tasks.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• US Citizenship is required.
• High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of 3 additional years of education and/or relevant experience in assembly, electronics, manufacturing, production or logistics.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical assembly and wiring.
• Must be capable of successfully completing Certification to IPC WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assembly) and NASA-J-STD.

• High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of 6 additional years of education and/or relevant experience in assembly, electronics, manufacturing, production or logistics.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical assembly and wiring.
• Must be capable of successfully completing certification to IPC WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assembly) and NASA-J-STD.
• Exceptional mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) and Crimping Experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Graduate from Technical Trade School
• Current certification to IPC WHMA-A-620, NASA-J-STD; or other certifications in electronics assembly and workmanship.
• Experience with MES applications including workflow, signoff and documentation.

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!