Cable Assembler

Description

• This position will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as cables and harnesses.
• Ability to learn to use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, heat gun.
• Keeping equipment in good working order by performing regular inspection, cleaning, servicing along with routine and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand the customer drawings, parts list, wire list, specifications, and assembly router for step-by-step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly.
• Production of wire harness and cable assemblies using hand and/or power tools (including specialized crimpers, drills, soldering tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, wire strippers, precision measuring instruments, etc.)
• Daily cable and harness techniques (wire cutting, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc.)
• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies
• Conduct in-process inspections on product in accordance with quality specifications.
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies at 1st, 2nd and final test.
• Ability to use Microsoft Access to check-out and check-in tools used during production
• Work collaboratively with Engineering team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process.
• Perform a number of complex, sometimes repetitive, electro-mechanical assembly operations of wire harnessing parts, components and subassemblies.
• Follows health and safety rules, properly uses provided safety equipment and exercises caution in all work activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent .
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing environment.
• Electro-Mechanical assembly experience.
• Strong crimping, connectorization, and soldering skills.
• J-STD Certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work under a microscope for inspection purposes.
• Must be able to pass Manual Dexterity requirements (handling small parts effectively, demonstrate fine motor skills and dexterity to manipulate tweezers, small pliers and parts with speed and precision).
• Must possess sufficient hand and upper body strength and gross motor skills to route cable bundles of various sizes and weights.
• Must be able to demonstrate Technical Literacy (ability to read and accurately interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, BOM’s and blueprints or demonstrate the ability to learn this process).
• Must follow strong safety standards.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking/understanding English.
• Must be able to pass Visual Acuity requirements (color, depth perception and field of vision).
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.