Wire Harness Assembler Technicians - Aerospace

Phoenix Defense is experiencing rapid growth - Come join our team!

We are currently seeking applicants for full time Assembler positions in Gilbert, AZ supporting aerospace manufacturing activities. Phoenix Logistics will provide you the training to get certifications, IPC-620 and J-STB- 001 to get a started in your career in Aerospace!

Our next Training Class Begins: July 28th

Our Assembler I Compensation during training starts at $18.00 hourly with Compensation Reviews at 90 days.

The Assembler I undertakes tasks as an entry level production team member under immediate supervision of assigned Production lead(s) or Supervisor and reports to the Production Manager at our Gilbert, AZ facility. The Assembler I will learn to fabricate, assemble, modify, repair, test, and provide shop support to production and prototype wire harnesses and electrical assemblies. The Assembler I should have the ability to fabricate mission critical assemblies by performing basic assembly functions such as wire prep, CAN assembly, tape and wrap for over braid process as set in manufacturing process instructions.

This is an entry level position with the next advancement to an Assembler II that can rapidly be obtained when the technician can assemble up to 50% of all PLI products to completion to include Box Couplers, Point to Point Wire Harnesses, Data Bus Couplers Harnesses, Connectors, Terminators, LRU's, Fiber Optic assemblies, and Space assemblies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand Phoenix Logistics, Customer, and Industry standards and requirements.
• Communicate clearly with Procurement department and suppliers as needed.
• Work to meet customer and internal production schedules.
• Maintain high level of integrity dealing with all departments within the organization.
• Identify process improvements.
• Maintain work area to appropriate standards, based on 6S methodologies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures described in Employment Handbook.
• Drive to meet or exceed time goals for each job performed.
• Learn to utilize PLEX operating system as related to Production and job function.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of using measuring equipment, such as scales, calipers, micrometers, crimpers and other hand tools
• Ability to read, understand and execute both written and verbal instructions such as blueprints and electrical wiring schematics
• Ability to read Scales, Tape measures, Calipers
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.
• Basic Computer Experience, (Microsoft Office-Excel, Word).
• Effective communication skills, motivated, self-starter, punctual

Preferred Knowledge:

• Past soldering experience.
• Past Fiber Optics assembly process.
• Past Cable Over braid and Over Molding experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in Aerospace Manufacturing environment or equivalent.

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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include industry standard requirements for Aerospace, Defense, and Space. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company

Phoenix Logistics LLC of Phoenix Defense has provided U.S. based aerospace manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense market's for over 25 years and is on the 2019 & 2020 Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our prime contractors have included: Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky and the US Armed Forces.

We recognize great talent through empowering employees to succeed while offering:

• Top tier PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision the first of the preceding month after hire
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• LTD, 401k and other optional benefits