Wire Harness Technician

Position: Wire Harness Technician Aerospace

Location: Peoria, Illinois

Duration: Long Term Contract

Rate: $30/hr on w2

Experience: 2+ years of wire harness/cable assembly experience preferred

Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred

Key Responsibilities

Assemble aerospace wire harnesses and cable assemblies per engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs and work instructions.

Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, splicing and contact insertion/extraction.

Assemble and terminate connectors, backshells, shields, braids, heat-shrink and protective sleeving.

Route and secure wires on harness/form boards while maintaining proper bend radius and workmanship.

Use hand/pneumatic crimp tools, positioners, insertion/removal tools and other specialised tooling.

Perform continuity, point-to-point and basic electrical testing.

Inspect completed assemblies and perform authorised rework/repair.

Maintain compliance with ESD, FOD, tool control, quality and traceability requirements.

Required Skills

Hands-on experience with electrical wire harness/cable assembly.

Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and connector pin-out documentation.

Experience with crimping, connector termination, shielding and splicing.

Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship requirements preferred.

Aerospace/avionics or EWIS harness assembly experience preferred.

Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and commitment to quality.