Wireman

Salary - £35K - £37K 

Shift Details - Monday – Thursday 08:00-16:00 / Friday 08:00-14:00

Location – Reading

Job details:

We’re working with a well-established business looking to add a Wireman to their team on a Perm basis. This Wireman role offers the opportunity to join a company known for delivering high-quality electronics manufacturing services, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.

With nearly 50 years in business, they have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electronics services, maintaining long-standing customer relationships, and providing reliable manufacturing solutions for almost five decades.

As a Wireman, you’ll be joining a positive working environment where people are supported, and progression is encouraged. 

 What's involved?

Build cable and wire harnesses from wiring diagrams, harness drawings, connector pin-outs, and job
cards.
Measure, cut and strip wire accurately, from 20 AWG down to 30–32 AWG, without nicking strands.
Hand-crimp miniature contacts with the correct ratchet tool and die (e.g. JST SH, GH, PH and JWPF, Molex C-Grid III and Nano-Fit, Harwin M20).
Insert contacts into housings in the right cavity and check they latch.
Inspect your own crimps under magnification and carry out pull tests where required.
Fit heat shrink, sleeving, labels, cable ties and lacing, and route and dress harnesses on boards.
Carry out basic continuity checks and correct any faults found.
Complete job cards, sign-offs and batch traceability records accurately.
Raise drawing errors, non-conforming parts or tooling problems with your supervisor straight away.
Keep your bench, tools and ESD controls in good order. 

Key Requirements for the Wireman role:

2 years minimum experience with cables and wire harnesses
IPC/WHMA-A-620 trained or certified 
You can read and work from wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and connector pin-out tables. 

Ready to Get Started?

If you're a skilled Wireman looking for your next challenge, click Apply Now – let's get things moving.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file and contact you regarding any future opportunities that may be suitable.

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