Assembly Technician - Electrical
// Role Summary
Join our manufacturing team as an experienced Wire Cable Harness Assembler, crafting high-reliability assemblies for critical defence and aerospace applications. Work from detailed drawings to maintain the highest standards of workmanship and quality.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring assemblies.
- Work from detailed engineering drawings, build instructions, and customer specifications.
- Perform precision assembly techniques including crimping, soldering, and connector assembly.
- Conduct electrical testing and maintain thorough quality records.
- Adhere to IPC and military workmanship standards.
// Role Specification
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Wire Cable Harness Assembler to manufacture and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring assemblies for military, defence, aerospace, and other mission-critical applications.
The successful candidate will work from detailed engineering drawings, build instructions, and customer specifications, consistently maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and quality.
This role requires a strong understanding of precision assembly techniques, compliance with IPC workmanship standards, and the ability to produce assemblies suitable for demanding operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Perform wire preparation tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling, and harness dressing to military and customer-defined standards.
- Install heat shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, and identification markers in line with build documentation.
- Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification throughout assembly.
- Carry out electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing using approved equipment.
- Maintain full traceability and accurately complete all manufacturing and quality records.
- Identify non-conformances and support corrective action activities as required.
- Adhere to safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and quality standards.
Tools & Equipment
- Manual and calibrated crimping tools
- Wire cutting and stripping equipment
- Soldering and rework stations
- Connector insertion and extraction tools
- Heat shrink and cable preparation equipment
- Harness assembly boards and fixtures
- Digital multimeters and continuity testers
- Insulation resistance and electrical test equipment
- Precision hand tools and measuring instruments
Standards & Compliance
The ideal candidate will have awareness of, or experience working to, the following:
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
- J-STD-001 – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- Military and defence manufacturing standards
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Proven experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and build instructions
- Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and connector assembly techniques
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and workmanship
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience within defence, aerospace, naval, or other high-reliability sectors
- Experience working in environments requiring security clearance
Personal Attributes
- Methodical and disciplined approach
- Strong commitment to quality and compliance
- Ability to follow detailed processes and specifications precisely
- Reliable, conscientious, and safety-focused