Journeyman Wire Harness Technician

7 days ago

Newcastle, Australia KIHOMAC Full time

- Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
- Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, 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, tests, 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)
- 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
- Participate in test or project events as assigned by supervisor
- Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
- Report status and results
- Maintain a clean work area
- Work unsupervised at times
- Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Training:

- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

Experience:

- 0+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
- U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience preferred
- Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints preferred
- Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery preferred
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail a must
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits preferred
- Wire termination experience using DMC Tools - “Daniels Kit” - style tools preferred
- Knowledge of cable assembly procedures preferred
- 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

Security:

- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

- 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
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

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