Cable Assembly Employee

About the Role

Builds and assembles wire and cable harnesses by following work instructions, drawings, and routers. Performs tasks such as cutting, crimping, soldering, and attaching wires to connectors. Checks work using basic test tools to ensure proper wiring. Works safely with hand tools and follows quality and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards while learning and improving skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work orders, routers, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings to determine assembly procedures and requirements.
• Routes, wraps, laces, ties, and secures wires and cables per drawings and customer specifications.
• Performs crimping, soldering, staking, torquing, press-fitting, bonding, and related mechanical and electrical assembly operations.
• Attaches ends of wires to components, plugs, or terminal strip.
• Tests wiring continuity with continuity tester.
• Uses cable testing equipment to troubleshoot problems.
• Marks and labels completed assemblies in accordance with work instructions and customer requirements.
• Installs backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, heat shrink, braiding, and over-molding components as required.
• Works safely with small tools such as knives, cutters, screwdrivers, wrenches, and wire strippers.
• Complies with all applicable elements of the TREK Quality Management System.
• Pursues continuous improvement through training and process improvement.
• Assembles cable harnesses and subassemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency credential.
• Prior experience in cable assembly preferred.
• Prior solder, fiber optic assembly, wire marking, and electrical testing processes preferred.
• U.S. Person (ITAR: This position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as routers, blueprints, drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Understanding of both Imperial and Metric systems and the ability to convert from one to another.
• Ability to use measuring devices and crimp tools.
• Ability to identify non-conforming products and take corrective action.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete simple first piece builds.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close visual acuity for inspecting manufactured parts (with and without magnification), preparing/analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Requires distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to distinguish colors and color variations of physical parts and components, as well as in documentation such as work instructions and engineering drawings.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.