Wire Harness Assembler
Aerotek
**Job Title: Wire Harness Assembler**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a Wire Harness Assembler for a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The successful candidate will work on repetitive to non-repetitive assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical cable assemblies and electrical sub-assemblies. The role requires working off a computer tablet for instructions, drawings, sketches, and wiring diagrams during the production process. The candidate will utilize their knowledge of cable/wire termination and crimping specifications, and various hand tools, semi-automatic and manual wire crimper and various power tools. The candidate will also need to be able to lift up to 30 pounds periodically and utilize a tape measure to ensure the length of the wires are correct to 1/8 of an inch.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform repetitive to non-repetitive assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical cable assemblies and electrical sub-assemblies.
+ Work off a computer tablet for instructions, drawings, sketches, and wiring diagrams.
+ Utilize knowledge of cable/wire termination and crimping specifications.
+ Use various hand tools, semi-automatic and manual wire crimper, and power tools.
+ Lift up to 30 pounds periodically.
+ Measure wires to ensure correct length to 1/8 of an inch.
**Essential Skills**
+ Assembly experience
+ Wiring expertise
+ Proficiency with hand tools
+ Ability to use a computer tablet for instructions
+ Knowledge of cable/wire termination
+ Crimping specifications
+ Use of various power tools
+ Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
+ Measurement precision
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months to 1 year of wire assembly experience
+ 1 year manufacturing experience
+ Ability to read a tape measure to 1/8 of an inch
+ Attention to detail
+ Ability to work independently
+ Ability to follow written instructions
**Why Work Here?**
Our facility offers an extremely clean work environment with art on the walls and a temperature-controlled building. We have new and updated machinery and tablets for job orders, creating a modern and efficient workspace. Our team is small, ranging from 20 to 30 people, fostering a family-oriented and supportive culture. We are understanding and accommodating to personal life events. Employees who are hired on will receive competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, and a generous PTO package, with up to 5 weeks of PTO after three years. The culture and people make our workplace a great environment to be a part of.
**Work Environment**
This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa, operating on the 1st shift from 7:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Our temperature-controlled facility is extremely clean and adorned with art, creating a modern and contemporary manufacturing space. Team members are allowed to listen to headphones/iPhones while working and have their own lockers for personal belongings. The dress code is casual, allowing jeans and work-appropriate shirts or sweatshirts. The team size varies between 20 to 30 employees, with most work done independently at 'cell' workstations. Seating is not guaranteed but available for some jobs. We pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and small but growing facility, adding more staff during busy seasons to maintain high standards.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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