Electromechanical Technician
Position Description
Starting wage: $22/hr
The Electromechanical Technician is responsible for the assembly, routing, termination, and inspection of wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies. This role requires strict adherence to ISO/AS9100 quality standards, engineering documentation, and workmanship requirements to ensure product safety, reliability, quality, and full traceability.
Job Duties
Assembly & Manufacturing
- Assemble wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and bills of material
- Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, terminating, and routing using approved tools and processes
- Install connectors, contacts, hardware, shielding, and mechanical components
- Perform cable lacing, tie-wrap installation, heat shrink application, and labeling per specifications.
Quality & Compliance
- Follow all ISO 9001/AS9100 procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements
- Ensure part number, revision, and lot traceability throughout the assembly process
- Perform in-process self-inspection and peer inspection as required
- Identify and report nonconforming material, workmanship defects, or documentation issues
- Maintain accurate production records and travelers
Testing & Verification
- Perform continuity and basic electrical testing as required
- Support functional testing and final inspection activities
- Verify assemblies meet customer, regulatory, and internal specifications
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Accurately complete production documentation and electronic records
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities when required
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits
Qualifications
• Electronic Technician Diploma or similar post-secondary designation
• Practical experience working with military-style circular electrical connectors (such as D38999 or MIL-DTL-5015), commonly used in aerospace and defense equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance in accordance with DAVWIRE’s Security Plan.
Skills & Experience
• 1–5 years of experience assembling wire harnesses and/or electromechanical assemblies in a regulated manufacturing environment or aircraft modification facility preferred
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (or ability to obtain) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, crimp tools, and measuring equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and work instructions
• Able to locate and analyze complex production problems
• Able to use test equipment to verify products
• Able to organize tasks and effectively communicate directions to others.
• Able to interpret and follow procedures, processes, and quality specifications.