Job Description

Overview

DPP is seeking a Cable & Harness Technician for an opportunity with a client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture cable/harness products.
  • Read and interpret Work Instructions, schematics, wirelists, and drawings.
  • Ensure quality of the hardware is maintained and company procedures are followed.
  • Ensure work is done with completeness, accuracy, adherence to operation sheets, ISO procedures, schedules, and assigned tasks.
  • Provide regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of 2 additional years of education and/or relevant experience in assembly, electronics, manufacturing, production or logistics.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in electrical assembly and wiring.
  • Must be capable of successfully completing certification to IPC WHMA-A-620 and NASA-J-STD.
  • Experience reading drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Exceptional mechanical/electrical aptitude.
  • ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) and Crimping Experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

  • Work Location: Onsite in Gilbert, AZ
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Terms: W2 Contract
  • Work Authorization: US Citizen

How this job compares in Gilbert, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$38/hr across 200 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Gilbert, AZ

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Gilbert, AZ right now, from 9 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 513 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Gilbert, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (31), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (22), and EZARC (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Gilbert, AZ

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