wire harness assembler
Wire harness assemblers bind wires or cables to form wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems and equipment. They read electrical wiring plans and tie the wire together according to specifications, using cable ties, cable lacing, electrical conduit, and sleeves.
Also called: fabricator of cable harnesses, fabricator of wire harnesses, cable harness assembler, assembler of cable harnesses, cable harness fabricator, wire harness fabricator, cable harness technician, technician in wire harnesses
- 28
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8212
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
28- align components
- apply coating to electrical equipment
- apply soldering techniques
- assemble wire harnesses
- bind wire
- connect armature windings
- crimp wire
- cut wires
- electrical discharge
- electrical wire accessories
- electricity
- ensure conformity to specifications
- fasten components
- interpret electrical diagrams
- manufacture of electrical wire products
- measure parts of manufactured products
- meet deadlines
- operate soldering equipment
- organise wires
- quality standards
- read assembly drawings
- remove defective products
- report defective manufacturing materials
- seal wires
- strip wire
- troubleshoot
- use electrical wire tools
- wire harnesses
Optional skills
22- adjust manufacturing equipment
- apply technical communication skills
- check for solder defects
- clean components during assembly
- dispose of hazardous waste
- electrical engineering
- electrical equipment regulations
- electromechanics
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- maintain electrical equipment
- oversee logistics of finished products
- provide power connection from bus bars
- repair wiring
- replace defect components
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- switching devices
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- use wire hand tools
- use wire processing machinery
- waste removal regulations
- wear appropriate protective gear
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