Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Wire Harness Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling, reworking, and testing electrical wire harnesses for aircraft components. You will interpret work orders and technical documentation, perform hands-on electrical assembly and repairs, and ensure that all harnesses meet quality and safety standards while maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders, diagrams, form boards, and wire lists to determine required materials and the proper sequence of assembly.
• Assemble and rework wire harnesses for aircraft components according to specifications and quality standards.
• Rework connectors, back shells, wire terminations, splices, split rings, lugs, and other components built into wire harnesses.
• Wrap and tie wires neatly and securely to meet design and safety requirements.
• Route wires correctly within harness assemblies, ensuring proper organization and adherence to routing guidelines.
• Change routing and breakouts as needed to accommodate design revisions or repair needs.
• Perform electrical tests on wire harnesses to verify functionality, continuity, and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues within wire harness assemblies using appropriate tools and methods.
• Complete all associated paperwork accurately, including test records, assembly documentation, and repair reports.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and maintain high quality standards.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of aircraft electrical experience, specifically working with wire harnesses and aircraft components.
• Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, form boards, and wire lists.
• Proficiency in reworking connectors, back shells, wire terminations, splices, split rings, and lugs.
• Experience performing electrical tests on wire harnesses and related components.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise assembly instructions.
• Capability to complete associated paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with aircraft components in a production or maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and applying technical documentation to electrical assembly work.
• Ability to route wires and modify routing and breakouts based on design or repair requirements.
• Comfort working in a shift-based environment, including 1st and 3rd shift schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean and efficient work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.