About this role
Job Title: Cable & Wire Harness Assembler
Location: Joliet, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $16/hr (re-evaluation at 30 days for possible pay increase)
Industry: Electronics & Wire Harness Contract Manufacturing
About Us
PrideStaff is partnering with a premier electronics and wire harness contract manufacturer in Joliet, IL to recruit skilled Assembly Technicians . Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic connections. Operating in a fast-paced, agile, and professional manufacturing environment, their focus on precision and reliability drives everything they build.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cable & Wire Harness Assembler to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic connections according to detailed customer blueprints and build lists. You will work closely with floor technicians, engineering, and quality assurance personnel to maintain high standards of first-pass yield, precision, and adherence to ISO 9001 quality guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical & Wiring Assembly: Cut, strip, crimp, route, and terminate wires and cables to build custom wire harnesses and electronic assemblies according to schematics, wiring lists, and blueprints.
Blueprint & Standard Reading: Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to perform step-by-step assembly.
Quality & In-Process Inspection: Conduct self-inspections and first-piece checks using visual acceptance criteria (IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards) to ensure zero defects prior to final quality verification.
Tooling & Equipment Operation: Operate manual and semi-automatic assembly tools, including crimpers, wire cutters, heat guns, and testing equipment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production leadership and Quality Assurance Specialists to resolve fit/form/function issues, minimize scrap, and support continuous improvement projects on the shop floor.
Shop Floor Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace (5S) while strictly adhering to ISO 9001 quality management procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 1–3+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment (wire harness, cable assembly, or electronics manufacturing experience strongly preferred).
Blueprint & Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists, and assembly instructions.
Quality Standards: Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 visual acceptance criteria or IPC soldering standards is a plus.
Manual Dexterity & Precision: High attention to detail, strong hand-eye coordination, and color vision capability (for identifying wire color codes).
Teamwork & Communication: Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with floor technicians, supervisors, and quality inspectors.
Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $16.00 - $16.00 Per Hour