Wiring Assembly Technician

Position Overview

Designs, develops, and improves new or existing product and assist in the building and testing of prototype vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision.

·       Experience with automotive parts - ability to iinspect, diagnose repair, and/or replace vehicle operating systems (air conditioning, powertrain, suspension, brakes, etc.)

·       Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, or other build documentation.

·       General knowledge of interior and exterior vehicle assembly, service, and aftermarket modifications.

·       Experience with installation of wiring harnesses and thermal hose systems.

·       Experience performing, and the use of power tools required, to modify sheet metal and plastic components; this includes A-surface components.

·       Perform and certify inspections & tests in accordance with technical documentation, escalate issues to management.

·       Utilize computerized equipment to record build data for work performed.

·       Operate a vehicle lift in a safe manner.

·       Perform preventive maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

·       Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.

·       Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements, etc.)

·       Ensures 6S, housekeeping, and health and safety standards are maintained.

·       May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Qualifications:

·       2 years’ experience in an automotive environment, required.

·       Experience working in a team environment, required.

·       Excellent oral and written skills.

Education / Experience

·       High School Diploma or equivalent

·       Associate degree preferred

Special Knowledge / Skills:

·       Ability to obtain and maintain a Hi-lo license.

·       Welding certification is a plus.

·       Journeyman or Apprenticeship preferred.
 

Physical Demands / Work Environment:                           

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, requires local travel to Customer Facility as required, must be able to squat and lift up to fifty pounds.