Wire Harness Technician

JOB TITLE: Wire Harness Technician
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $51.39/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required to start

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4/10A-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Fabricates and solders components on circuit cards and sub-assemblies for electrical equipment.

• Fabricates wiring harnesses including connector pinning, de-pinning, and applying mounting hardware.

• Builds lower-level assemblies into single or multi-bay cabinet assemblies for delivery to Engineering or Manufacturing Production areas.

• Interprets blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides to fabricate electrical equipment.

• Collaborates with Engineers, Fabricators, Draftsmen, Procurement, and Quality Inspectors in a team environment.

• Solders components in accordance with MIL STD requirements for harness and solder capability.

• Utilizes software tools and Microsoft products for documentation and communication.

• Communicates fabrication issues (verbal and written) with design and process requirements to management and engineers.

• Performs fabrication tasks with minimal supervision based on engineering documentation.

• Supports occasional overtime as required for fabrication and assembly tasks.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 3 years of experience in fabrication environments including cable and wire harness, SMT board fabrication, or maintenance of military design product.

• Prior Certification in solder and harness capability to MIL STD requirements is required.

• Experience fabricating electrical equipment designed from blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides is required.

• Experience with software tools and Microsoft products for documentation and communication is required.

• Desired: Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711, or IPC-7721.

• Desired: Experience in procurement and acquisition of test materials.

• Desired: Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision in a team environment.

• Safety shoes are required for this position.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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