Wire Technician at TIME Manufacturing Company

Job Title:         Wire Technician

Reports To:     Production Supervisor

Location:         Haslet, Texas

Company:        TIME Manufacturing Company

Company Overview

TIME Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and bridge inspection equipment. Through its renowned brands—Versalift, Ruthmann, Bluelift, France Elévateur, Movex, BrandFX, and Aspen Aerials—the company serves diverse industries, including electric utility, telecommunications, bridge inspection, tree care, and other fleet-supported sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, TIME Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures top-tier products that enable professionals to operate safely and efficiently at various heights.

Job Summary

The Wire Technician installs, routes, and terminates electrical wiring and harnesses for BrandFX products on the manufacturing line. You’ll interpret drawings and work instructions, build and test harnesses, integrate electrical components during installation, and verify quality and safety to meet production takt time.

Key Responsibilities

Wiring & Installation

• Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires; assemble/loom wire harnesses per prints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Route wiring cleanly through assemblies, enclosures, and vehicle upfits; secure with proper strain relief and protection.
• Install electrical components (switches, relays, LEDs/lighting, breakers, connectors, sensors) during final assembly.

Blueprints & Documentation

• Read/interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material (BOM), and installation travelers.
• Complete travelers, signoffs, and nonconformance tags; update rework notes accurately.

Quality & Safety

• Perform continuity, polarity, and functional tests with DMMs and test fixtures; troubleshoot faults to root cause.
• Follow 5S, ESD handling, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Comply with BrandFX and OSHA safety standards; use required PPE.

Throughput & Collaboration

• Meet daily production targets and takt time; escalate blockers promptly.
• Collaborate with Installers, Fabrication, and Quality to resolve fit-up or routing issues.
• Suggest improvements for standard work, tooling, and harness layouts (continuous improvement/Kaizen).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate in Electrical/Industrial Technology preferred.
• 1+ years wiring, harness build, or electrical installation experience in a manufacturing or upfit environment.
• Proficiency with wire strippers, crimpers, heat-shrink, soldering (nice to have), multimeters, labelers, and torque tools.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams/schematics and follow standard work.
• Basic PC skills for work instructions and data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 12V/24V DC vehicle or equipment wiring.
• Knowledge of ISO/IPC/UL wiring best practices (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing (5S, kanban, takt time, standard work).
• Prior work on composite utility bodies or vehicle upfits is a plus.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Stand, walk, reach, and use hands for 8–10 hours; lift/pull/push up to 40–50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Work around moving equipment, hand/power tools, and moderate noise.
• Bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces or under/inside units to route wiring.
• Tolerance for adhesives, sealants, and standard shop chemicals (with PPE).

 Core Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
 Time Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.