Job Description

Job Location: New Sharon, IA 50207
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day (1st)Job Title:             Wire Harness Assembler | 1st Shift | New Sharon
FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt; hourly starting rate $17.00/hour
SUMMARY  Fabricates and assembles electrical harnesses following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assembles machine electrical harnesses according to print, written instructions, and established shop practices.
- Uses machine or hand tools to cut wires to correct length and strip insulation.
- Crimps and solders terminals to wires.
- Splices wires using ultrasonic welder or soldering iron.
- Lays out, routes, and connects wiring to various connectors and electrical components.
- Maintains organization and upkeep of work areas.
- Performs additional tasks as required.
- Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
None
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person.  Ability to read, write and comprehend blueprints, documents and correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups. Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear.  The employee must possess fine motor skills and the ability to grip and squeeze frequently. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance.  The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.