Cable Fabrication Technician

About the role

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of Cable Fabrication Technicians to support the USMC in North Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables
• Assemble cables to specifications via cable run sheets and/or schematics; to include but not limited to multi-pin connectors and RF cables
• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and radio frequency (RF)
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test and check all of the cables that are built and produced in the shop using TMDE (test, measure, and diagnostic equipment)
• Keep accurate inventories of all tools and materials on hand

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Formal electronics training from Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or four (4) year electronics apprentice program
• Formal electronics training, to include Installation Tasks, Soldering, Cable Dressing, Cable Tray, Conduit, and Making/Repairing Connectors
• Experience with electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout
• Desired: Have experience with cable fabrication, to include assembling connectors, cable harnesses, junction boxes, etc
• Desired: Have related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance
• Desired: Be proficient with all tools related to cable fabrication

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand or squat for extended periods
• Must be able to walk distances of at least one-half mile daily
• Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools
• Must be able to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment

Clearance

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; SAIC will help to obtain; Active DoD Clearance accepted
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen