Wire Harness Assembler

Wire Harness Assembler

This role focuses on assembling and crimping wire harnesses using hand tools and semi-automatic equipment in a small, collaborative production environment. You will interpret work orders and blueprints, perform inspections and tests, and help ensure that all wire harness assemblies meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and crimp wires using hand tools and semi-automatic equipment such as crimp presses and wire strippers.
• Read and follow wire harness assembly instructions, work orders, and blueprints to ensure accurate and consistent assembly.
• Conduct functional and continuity tests on wire harnesses and cable assemblies to verify proper performance.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process assemblies and finished products to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following prescribed safety regulations and housekeeping practices.
• Report defective materials, equipment issues, or questionable conditions to the appropriate supervisor or team lead.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Practice safety awareness at all times and follow established procedures when using tools, equipment, and materials.
• Handle small parts and components with care to avoid damage and ensure accurate assembly.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to support smooth production flow and on-time delivery.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in wire harness assembly or a similar electronic assembly role.
• Production wire crimping experience using hand tools and semi-automatic crimping equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with small mechanical and electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and other technical documents accurately.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and semi-automatic equipment for crimping and stripping wires.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate assembly and high-quality output.
• Basic math skills to support measurement, counting, and verification tasks.
• Ability to distinguish colored wires to ensure correct routing and assembly.
• Ability to stand while working for extended periods and handle small parts safely and efficiently.
• Good communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude in a production team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in electronic assembly or production environments.
• Experience conducting functional and continuity tests on wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with visual and dimensional inspection techniques for in-process and finished assemblies.
• Experience working within continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with semi-automatic production equipment such as crimp presses and wire strippers.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit production team where your contributions are visible and valued, and where you can quickly see the impact of your work. The environment supports steady, daytime hours that promote work-life balance, along with a casual dress code that keeps the workplace comfortable and relaxed. You will have opportunities to develop hands-on technical skills, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and grow within a supportive and safety-focused culture.

Work Environment

You will work in a small team environment alongside approximately 14 colleagues in the production area, fostering collaboration and clear communication. The role involves using hand tools and semi-automatic equipment such as crimp presses and wire strippers to assemble and crimp wires. Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing a consistent daytime schedule. The dress code is casual, allowing comfortable attire appropriate for a hands-on production setting. The workspace emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety regulations while handling small parts and performing inspections and tests.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spring Lake Park, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. 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 Spring Lake Park, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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.

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.