Cables Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles components, assemblies or sub-assemblies.
• Makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to specifications.
• May perform duties as required in assembly of electronic equipment such as cables, harnesses, chassis, and printed circuit boards; or may perform mechanical assembly of panels, LRU's, batteries, and servo motors as it pertains to cable assembly.
• Disassembles, modifies, reworks, reassembles and tests experimental/prototype assemblies or subassemblies according to specifications.
• Observes all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
• Completes Disposition on Nonconforming product when needed.
• Participates in production Integrated Process Team (IPT).
• Communicates/works with engineering and other support departments.
• Participates/runs weekly cell team meeting.
• Mentors team members in assigned cell.
• Adds assistance to team/assemblers in building and solving technical issues of cable assembly.

Additional Functions

• Performs 5S housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks.
• Supports Clean-as-you-go cleanup duties during the shift.
• May train lower level assemblers or act as a lead and direct the work of others.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Certified IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Experience with complex cable/harness assembly with multiple break out, connectors, splices, solders.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and wire lists.
• Extensive knowledge in specialized functions.
• A comprehensive understanding of the general and specific aspects and technical phase of the job and their practical to complex applications to intricate problems.
• Good knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the position.
• Familiarity with use of soldering and compression connection tools.
• Good visual perception and ability to distinguish between colors.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is required.