Electrical Harness Assembly Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Check Processing, Demand Generation, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Mathematics, Process Quality, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Safety Process, Team Player, Warehousing, Wire Harness, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
2 days ago

Step into a Day on Our Assembly Line

You clock in, join a quick team huddle, and pick up a new work order. With schematics at your bench and a tray of components at the ready, you route and bundle conductors, crimp terminals, and lock connectors with precision. Throughout the build, you verify measurements, check continuity, and document results. A successful test means the harness is packaged and queued for shipment—another quality build complete. In between jobs, you keep your station tidy, lend a hand with materials, and cross-train on a new product family to broaden your skills.

What You’ll Handle

  • Assemble wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and related electrical subassemblies to defined specifications and work instructions
  • Route, bundle, crimp, terminate, and connect wires, contacts, and connectors
  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and production documentation
  • Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and dedicated assembly fixtures
  • Perform in-process quality checks and final inspections
  • Functionally test completed assemblies for compliance and performance
  • Package finished goods for shipment and maintain accurate build records
  • Flag quality concerns or production issues promptly
  • Support inventory organization and material handling as required
  • Follow safety procedures and quality standards; uphold a clean, efficient work area
  • Cross-train across multiple production cells to meet manufacturing demand

What Helps You Succeed

  • Background in assembly, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or hands-on mechanical work (electronics experience is a plus)
  • Comfort working with small parts and detail-oriented builds
  • Ability to follow written instructions, diagrams, and engineering drawings
  • Excellent hand–eye coordination and keen attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn new processes
  • Basic math and troubleshooting abilities
  • Self-directed yet collaborative; dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical & Work Environment

  • Sit or stand for extended periods during the shift
  • Frequent hand and finger use for precision assembly
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions as tasks require
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting

Schedule & Benefits

  • Competitive pay with full-time hours
  • 1st and 2nd shift schedules available
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Cross-training with advancement potential
  • Team-focused environment with long-term career growth
  • Develop in-demand manufacturing and electrical assembly skills

Preferred Proficiencies

  • Machine building/assembling
  • Mechanical assembly skills

If you take pride in precise, high-quality work and enjoy seeing a harness come to life from print to package, we’d love to meet you.

About the Company

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Express Employment Professionals - Cedar Rapids