Production Technician Wiring Harnesses and Modification

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Technician – Wiring Harnesses and Modification Kits performs skilled, hands-on work in GMRE’s production work center. The technician fabricates aerospace wiring harnesses and assembles modification kits in accordance with released technical data, work instructions, and quality requirements. This is a mid-level position expected to work with limited supervision, maintain accurate production records, verify the quality of completed work, and promptly report discrepancies or unclear requirements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and follow current engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, wire lists, bills of material, work cards, travelers, process instructions, and applicable change documentation before and during production. 
• Fabricate wiring harnesses by measuring, cutting, stripping, marking, terminating, crimping, splicing, shielding, sleeving, applying heat-shrink, assembling connectors and back shells, routing, and bundling wire as specified. 
• Use waxed lacing cord or other approved securing methods to produce neat, serviceable harness assemblies that conform to applicable workmanship criteria. 
• Perform soldering or other special processes only when required by the technical data and when trained, qualified, and authorized to do so. 
• Assemble modification kits in accordance with controlled bills of material and work instructions, including staging, counting, identifying, bagging, labeling, protecting, and packaging components. 
• Verify part numbers, quantities, configuration, condition, and required traceability; identify and segregate incorrect, damaged, expired, or nonconforming material. 
• Select and use the correct hand tools, calibrated crimping tools, insertion and removal tools, wire-processing equipment, and test equipment; complete required pre-use checks and maintain tool accountability. 
• Perform authorized in-process inspections, visual workmanship checks, and continuity or point-to-point testing, and correct discrepancies within the technician’s training and authority. 
• Follow GMRE quality procedures and applicable requirements for foreign object damage prevention, electrostatic-discharge protection, shelf-life control, material handling, and configuration control. 
• Complete production travelers, inspection records, material transactions, and labor entries accurately and as the work is performed, including entries in GMRE COMS or other assigned systems. 
• Stop work and seek clarification when technical data are missing, conflicting, unclear, or appear incorrect; do not make unauthorized substitutions, repairs, or configuration changes. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and support established work-center priorities, schedules, and housekeeping requirements. 
• Coordinate with production leads, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, and other functions to resolve routine production issues and support continuous improvement. 
• ASSIST WITH PEER TRAINING AND CROSS-TRAINING WHEN REQUESTED; THIS ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE FORMAL SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY. 

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, wire lists, bills of material, work instructions, and other controlled technical data. 
• Working knowledge of aerospace or comparable high-reliability wire-harness fabrication, connector assembly, crimping, wire preparation, and routing practices. 
• Ability to use precision hand tools, calibrated production tools, and basic electrical test equipment safely and correctly. 
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to perform work exactly as specified without undocumented deviation. 
• Ability to recognize and clearly communicate material, documentation, tooling, quality, and configuration discrepancies. 
• Ability to work independently within assigned authority, manage multiple work orders, meet production schedules, and coordinate effectively with a team. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and learn or use GMRE COMS and related production software.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, professional conduct, and commitment to safety and quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• At least two years of relevant experience in aerospace manufacturing, electrical or electronic assembly, wiring-harness fabrication, aircraft modification, or a closely related production environment required. 
• Relevant military technical training, vocational education, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience may be considered. 
• Training or certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or comparable aerospace workmanship standards is preferred but not required. 
• Experience working within an AS9100 or similarly controlled quality-management system is preferred. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while performing stockroom, tool-control, computer, and material-handling duties. 
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and safely access assigned storage locations. 
• Ability to read labels and small part markings and distinguish material and status identification as required for the work. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to use carts or other approved material-handling aids. 
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow work-center safety requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• No routine travel is expected. Limited local travel may be assigned with approval.