Job Title: Wire Harness Assembler Job Description
This role focuses on assembling wire harnesses for aerospace and defense applications using prepared materials such as wire, cable, sleeving, and various electronic components. You follow IPC-620 and military workmanship standards, customer specifications, and detailed work instructions to perform tasks including connector loading, wire and cable twisting, labeling, potting, soldering, and assembly preparation. You operate stripping machines and manual tools to complete high-quality assemblies and may perform additional tasks as directed by leadership.
Responsibilities
Verify traveler documentation for accuracy, including part numbers, revisions, quantities, and other required details.
Inspect provided materials for physical damage, defects, or nonconformities before use.
Prepare cable by cutting to length, de-jacketing, and stripping according to specifications and work instructions.
Perform basic assembly tasks such as loading connectors, applying labels, and installing heat shrink tubing.
Assemble wire harnesses using assembly boards and fixtures, following wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Perform soldering and crimping operations in line with IPC-610/620 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards, when applicable.
Use hand tools, stripping machines, and other production equipment safely and effectively to complete electromechanical assemblies.
Sign work order travelers after each process step to document completion and maintain accurate production records.
Ensure all materials, components, and finished harnesses are properly identified, labeled, and packaged safely.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized work area in accordance with manufacturing and safety procedures.
Follow all established manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures and fully abide by company policies.
Maintain a safe working environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe practices.
Actively participate in safety improvement activities and immediately report injuries and safety incidents.
Arrive on time and adhere to scheduled work hours, breaks, and lunch periods.
Report to work in a fit condition, free from the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or department management to support production needs.
Essential Skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, work orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to follow established manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures consistently.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Three to five months of related experience and/or training in the electronics field.
Basic proficiency in electronic and electromechanical assembly work.
Skill in soldering for electronic assemblies.
Skill in crimping connectors and terminals.
Experience with wire harness assembly and cable assembly.
Ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks using hand tools.
Comfort working with wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
Capability to stand, sit, and walk for several hours at a time.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Commitment to learning and following all safety requirements and reporting unsafe practices or incidents promptly.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
IPC-610 and IPC-620 certification is preferred.
J-STD-001 certification is preferred.
Experience in electronic assembly and production environments.
Background in avionics or aerospace-related wiring is beneficial.
Familiarity with bench technician work and electromechanical assembly.
Experience using hand tools for cable and harness assembly.
Knowledge of labeling practices and harness identification standards.
Ability to work from wiring diagrams, schematics, and detailed work instructions with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and strong focus on workmanship quality.
Why Work Here?
You join a growing organization that is actively expanding its workforce and investing in new manufacturing capabilities. The company offers opportunities to develop your technical skills in a modern production environment and to grow alongside a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. With a planned increase in staffing, you can benefit from long-term stability, skill development, and the potential for career advancement in a supportive and structured setting.
Work Environment
You work in a new manufacturing facility designed for modern electronic and electromechanical production. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility as needed. The environment involves regular use of hand tools, stripping machines, and assembly boards for wire harness and cable assembly. You spend much of the day standing, sitting, and walking at your workstation, maintaining a clean and orderly area while following defined safety and quality procedures in a structured production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Centennial, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Centennial, CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Centennial,CO.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
