Cable Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair wiring assemblies and soldering fine pitch components to meet IPC610 class 3 requirements.
• Build various cables that meet IPC620 Class 3 requirements.
• Determine and/or follow methods and sequences of operations in performing assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units.
• Able to comprehend assembly drawings and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to obtain measurements from tools such as measuring tapes, scales, calipers, etc.
• Must be able to know how to crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Label assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Soldering-tinning wire, splices (lap/hook) connections.
• Performs complex but repetitive tasks in preparation for electronic and/or mechanical assembly.
• Familiar with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron and heat gun.
• Willing to grow and maintain a positive attitude.
• Certification in IPC610, IPC620 and J-standard is a plus.
• Experience in material potting is a plus.
• Ability to work in Fiber Optic Cables, and RF cables.
• Assembles, disassembles and modifies assemblies according to specifications.
• Performs 5s housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays as needed to meet schedule deadlines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with seven or more years of experience.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.