Assembler - Cable Assembly

About the role

The Cable Assembler plays a crucial role in Teledyne DGO's high-reliability manufacturing operations, assembling, fabricating, and inspecting electrical cables and wire harnesses according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical cables, wire harnesses, and subassemblies using hand tools, crimping tools, and soldering equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning, soldering, heat shrinking, and cable lacing
• Install connectors, backshells, strain reliefs, and shielding per specifications
• Conduct continuity checks, visual inspections, and basic electrical testing as required
• Identify and report workmanship defects, material issues, or documentation discrepancies
• Accurately complete production documentation, travelers, and quality records
• Follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards and internal quality procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support continuous improvement, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing practices
• Comply with all safety, quality, and company policies

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in cable assembly or electro-mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and follow detailed drawings, prints, and assembly instructions
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic test equipment (e.g., multimeter)
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
• Soldering experience to industry standards
• Familiarity with ESD-controlled environments
• Experience working in an ISO- or AS9100-certified environment

Physical Demands

• Good coordination and flexibility in both hands
• Move and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. or more
• Good vision including passing color blindness test

Work Environment

Factory environment

Personal Protective Equipment

• Use of safety glasses
• Use of steel protective shoes or protective shoe covers

Training Requirements

• ERP and Time clock system overview
• Teledyne Ethics and Harassment training
• Hazardous Communications
• Quality Systems

Overview

Teledyne DGO is a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, providing enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.