Job Overview: Production Technician I (Entry Level)

L2 Aviation is seeking a detail-oriented Production Technician I to join its manufacturing team near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This role is fundamental to the aerospace industry, as you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling high-quality wire harnesses and electronic components that power modern aircraft.

This is a 1st Shift position (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) offering a strong entry-point into aerospace manufacturing with a focus on precision, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Tasks

Harness Fabrication & Assembly

Wire Preparation: Stripping wires, crimping pins, and installing solder sleeves.
Termination: Precision-inserting prepped wires into connectors, including exposure to complex terminations like Quadrax and Coax.
Form Boarding: Laying out and assembling harnesses according to detailed engineering documents and drawings.
Laser Marking: Operating machinery to mark wires and create identification labels for bags and harnesses.

Quality Control & Testing

Inspections: Performing incoming inspections of material kits and final “bag and kit” audits.
Continuity Checks: Using avionics test equipment, such as digital multi-meters and TDRs, to ensure all assemblies are electrically sound.
Compliance: Ensuring all work adheres to Company SOPs, aircraft manufacturer standard wiring practices, and FAA requirements.

Shop Stewardship

Continuous Improvement: Proactively participating in the department’s improvement programs and helping revise existing SOPs.
Maintenance: Responsibility for tool control and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or trade school equivalent.
Legal: Must be legally authorized to work in the USA and pass a background check and drug screening.
Skills: Basic computer literacy, dependability, and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Preferred Experience

Manufacturing: Prior experience in harness fabrication, electronics, or general manufacturing.
Technical Skills: Ability to read color-codes and interpret complex harness drawings.
Soldering: Experience with soldering (IPC-610 or J-STD-001 certifications are highly desirable).
Hand Tools: Proficiency with a variety of manual hand tools used in electronics assembly.
Note on Training: Initial training for this role may require a 4 to 6-week stay at L2 Aviation’s facility in Dripping Springs, Texas, depending on your current experience level.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour.
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) accounts.
Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Shift Differential Pay.
Growth: Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Assistance.
Perks: Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Referral Programs.

Why L2 Aviation?

L2 Aviation is an innovative leader in avionics services and fleet modernization. Joining the Erlanger team allows you to work in a high-tech environment where “Standard Operating Procedures” meet “Continuous Innovation.” If you are a proactive problem-solver with a knack for precision, this role provides the training and environment to launch a long-term career in aerospace.

To apply for this job please visit l2aviation.com.