§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

wire harness assembler

Wire harness assemblers bind wires or cables to form wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems and equipment.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

wire harnesses electricity quality standards electrical discharge electrical wire accessories manufacture of electrical wire products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

waste removal regulations electrical engineering electrical equipment regulations electromechanics switching devices

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

use specialised tools in electric repairs oversee logistics of finished products wear appropriate protective gear adjust manufacturing equipment apply technical communication skills inspect quality of products use wire hand tools maintain electrical equipment replace defect components dispose of hazardous waste provide power connection from bus bars check for solder defects clean components during assembly keep records of work progress use wire processing machinery repair wiring resolve equipment malfunctions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)