Cable Harness Assembler

Job Title: Cable Harness Assembler

Job Description

This role involves performing bench-level mechanical and electrical assembly work to build and install cable and wire harnesses. You will use a variety of hand tools and powered tools to assemble, route, secure, and inspect harnesses in accordance with engineering documentation and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical connections.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench-type mechanical and electrical assembly operations to build cable and wire harnesses and sub-assemblies.

• Cut wires to specified lengths using appropriate tools and follow documented procedures.

• Perform wire twisting operations to prepare conductors for subsequent assembly steps.

• Carry out crimping operations using hand and electric tooling to attach terminals, contacts, and connectors.

• Perform soldering operations on wires, terminals, and connections in accordance with established procedures.

• Execute splicing operations to join conductors and ensure secure and reliable connections.

• Insert wires, contacts, and components into connectors and housings as specified in engineering documentation.

• Conduct in-process inspections at each stage of assembly to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.

• Build wire harnesses in full compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

• Route and secure wire harnesses within vehicle assemblies according to engineering drawings and documentation.

• Conduct electrical continuity tests and inspections to identify any faults, discontinuities, or defects.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during continuity testing and inspection, ensuring final assemblies meet all requirements.

• Use hand tools and electric tooling safely and correctly, following all work instructions and procedures.

• Maintain an organized workbench and ensure components, tools, and materials are handled and stored properly.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to assemble wiring harnesses in compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

• Hands-on experience performing wire cutting, twisting, crimping, soldering, splicing, and inserting operations.

• Demonstrated capability to route and secure wire harnesses within vehicle assemblies using engineering documentation.

• Experience conducting electrical continuity tests and inspections to identify and resolve issues.

• Proficiency using hand tools and electric tooling for mechanical and electrical assembly work.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following procedures, drawings, and standards.

• Ability to perform in-process inspections and verify conformance to quality and technical requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and their practical application in harness assembly.

• Experience working with vehicle or similar complex assemblies that require precise harness routing.

• Comfort reading and interpreting engineering documentation, work instructions, and diagrams.

• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and correcting issues found during continuity testing.

• Commitment to quality and consistency in repetitive, process-driven assembly tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment where quality, safety, and craftsmanship are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to develop and refine specialized harness assembly skills while working with established industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620. You will contribute directly to reliable, real-world applications and gain experience in a structured, process-oriented setting that supports skill growth and professional development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hands-on production and bench assembly environment, working primarily with mechanical and electrical components, hand tools, and electric tooling. Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. Work involves standing or sitting at a bench for extended periods, handling wires, connectors, and small components, and performing detailed tasks that require focus, precision, and adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Van Nuys, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Van Nuys,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 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.