# Craftsman Wire Harness Technician

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-29

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SSD-WEPG - Wiring and Electronics Production Group

## Description

-   Provide support to either Program/Project Manager in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance
-   Oversee/perform test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results
-   Participate in test or project events as assigned by Manager
-   Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, 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 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)
-   Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
-   Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (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
-   Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
-   Attend meetings and conferences to represent section
-   Communicate with vendors to acquire quotes for hardware and materials (OJT)
-   Perform hardware procurement through purchase requests (OJT)
-   Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
-   Report status and results
-   Maintain a clean work area
-   Work unsupervised at times
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:**

-   High School diploma or equivalent required
-   Associate’s Degree preferred
-   IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification preferred

**Experience:**

-   3-10 years of professional experience in the required task area
-   Ability to operate braiding and wire cutting machines (OJT)
-   Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred
-   Familiarity with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints desired
-   Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
-   Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
-   Basic understanding of electrical circuits preferred
-   Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools preferred
-   Knowledge of cable assembly procedures desired
-   Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
-   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
-   Capable of standing for long periods of time required
-   Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
-   Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
-   Basic understanding of Electrostatic Sensitive Damage to electronic components (OJT)
-   Must be able to perform business travel; Travel may involve multiple days/weeks (less than 10%)
-   Knowledge on Common Tool Kits use

**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
-   Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, work inverted at times, work in tight and confined spaces (with provided training), reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
-   Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
-   Must be able to visually inspect equipment, wire, harnesses, tooling, and machines
-   Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
-   Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, respirator, etc.) for the assigned task
-   Able to safely lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** 

The projected salary range for this position is $21-27/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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