How to hire a harness builder

How to hire a harness builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step harness builder hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a harness builder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new harness builder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The harness builder hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A harness builder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, harness builders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of harness builders and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Harness Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Harness Builder	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$13-30
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Wire Harnesses
   • Tape Measure
   • RAN

   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Grant ITAR clearance, and clear to handle explosive materials by the ATF.
   • Facilitate the final assembly of electrical transformers.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your harness builder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A harness builder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, harness builders' average salary in maine is 36% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level harness builders 55% less than senior-level harness builders.
   • Certifications. A harness builder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a harness builder's salary.

   Average harness builder salary

   $43,483yearly

   $20.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level harness builder salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a harness builder job description

   A job description for a harness builder role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a harness builder job description:

   Harness builder job description example

   1st Shift Wire Harness Builder

   
   

   Peoplelink Staffing Solutions in partnership with a prominent client in DeKalb County within the Wire Harnessing industry.

   
   

   Wire Harness Builder Job Summary:

   • $16.00/hour
   • 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
   • 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
     • $16.25/hour includes $.25 shift premium
     • Will train on 1st shift 7am - 3pm
   • Wire Harness Builders will route and tie wires to form a wire harness used in electronic system
   • Wire Harness Builders will select wires of specified color or gauge and loop wires between guide pegs on a harness board
   • Wire Harness Builders must be able to read instructions such as work orders, diagrams and wire lists
   • Determine materials needed and sequence of assembly
   • Wire Harness Builder will carry the harness board to and from assembly area
   • Must Interview with client

   Wire Harness Building Qualifications:

   • Diploma/GED not required
   • Must be able to differentiate between colors
   • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
   • Standing, squatting, twisting, turning required
   • Requires use of hand tools

   Client Benefits:

   • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
   • Direct Deposit Program
   • Temp to hire after six months or longer
   • Weekly attendance bonus after hire-in
   • Paid holidays after 30 days as a temp

   Why Peoplelink?

   • Our Recruiters are very friendly and will help you through the process

   • Direct Deposit Plan

   • Cash Card Option

   • Weekly Pay

   • Insurance options available

   How to apply: Apply on our website at www.peoplelinkstaffing.com
   

   Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority.

   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right harness builder for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with harness builders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit harness builders who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your harness builder job on Zippia to find and recruit harness builder candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit harness builders, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new harness builder

   Once you've selected the best harness builder candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new harness builder first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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