Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Wire Harness Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on building custom wire harnesses and related electronic assemblies by cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires based on detailed wire diagrams and schematics. You will assemble PCBAs and harnesses, work with military circular connectors, and verify that test fixtures and test boxes are safe before they move to the next stage of manufacturing in a dynamic start-up environment.
Responsibilities
- Build custom wire harnesses by cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires according to wire diagrams and wiring schematics.
- Perform wire harness assembly and electronic assembly tasks, including PCBAs and harnesses, to meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
- Interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics to accurately assemble harnesses and related components.
- Work with military circular connectors and other specialized connectors as required by project specifications.
- Use various fasteners and fastening tools to assemble and secure components in accordance with engineering requirements.
- Conduct manufacturing verification to ensure assemblies meet all technical and quality requirements.
- Build test fixtures and harnesses used for testing and verification of systems and components.
- Verify that each test box is safe to mate and operate before releasing it to the next department or stage in the process.
- Follow established procedures and best practices for soldering, crimping, and wiring to maintain consistent quality.
- Handle and move materials and assemblies, including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted as needed in daily tasks.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of experience as a wire harness technician or master technician.
- Strong proficiency in building custom wire harnesses, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating wires based on wire diagrams.
- Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly and electronic assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
- Experience working with military circular connectors.
- Ability to assemble PCBAs and harnesses to specification.
- Experience building test fixtures and harnesses for verification and testing.
- Capability to perform manufacturing verification to ensure product quality.
- Ability to use various fasteners and fastening tools safely and effectively.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Experience in avionics technician work or vehicle manufacturing environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Molex wire harness experience (considered a plus but not required).
- Experience in aviation, avionics, or related harness and wiring work.
- Exposure to start-up or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety when verifying test boxes and assemblies.
Why Work Here?
You will join a dynamic start-up environment that encourages creativity and hands-on problem solving. The culture supports innovative thinking, offers opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects, and values individuals who enjoy building and improving products from the ground up.
Work Environment
The role is based in a start-up manufacturing environment focused on wire harness and electronic assembly. You will work with tools and equipment for cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, fastening, and assembling harnesses, PCBAs, test fixtures, and test boxes. The setting is hands-on and fast-paced, with close collaboration across departments as products move through different stages of manufacturing and verification.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $59.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.