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Cable & Harness Technician

Indianapolis, INOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • US Citizen
  • Secret Clearance
  • HS
  • AA degree
  • assembly/production experience
  • mechanical aptitude
  • detail oriented
  • hand dexterity
  • good eyesight

Nice to have

  • standing
  • kneeling
  • squatting

Role summary

SAIC is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves reading and following assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures, and specifications for manufacturing cables and harnesses. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing damaged or malfunctioning wiring harnesses, identifying and rectifying defects, and performing assembly tasks. The technician will maintain material control, follow process documentation, and ensure a high degree of quality and attention to detail in a safe work environment. A strong mechanical aptitude, excellent hand dexterity, good eyesight, and color vision are necessary. The position requires a US Citizen who can obtain a Secret Clearance.

SAIC is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Reads and follows assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specifications used in the manufacturing of Cables and Harness.
  • Diagnose and repair damaged or malfunctioning wiring harnesses, using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment.
  • Identify and rectify any defects or issues in the harnesses, such as miswiring, poor connections, or insulation damage.
  • Identifies by sight workmanship and material defects in touch-up and assembly areas and may be able to suggest basic changes to the work instructions to improve operations in these areas.
  • Performs tasks with a high degree of care / Quality and attention to details while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Assembles cables & harness assemblies, and adapters by working from samples, Technical Data packages, visual aids, wiring lists and Work Instructions.
  • Maintains accurate material control within the work area.
  • Participates in providing timely feedback to other operations, management and support engineering, as appropriate.
  • Follows and maintains accurate process documentation.
  • May use a variety of tools to perform tasks.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

  • HS and five (5) or AA degree and three (3) years’ experience.
  • Assembly/production experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in related field.
  • Motivated and detail oriented.
  • Excellent hand dexterity.
  • May occasionally perform duties in a standing, kneeling or squatting position.
  • Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color is necessary.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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