Termination Technician

About the role

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.

Responsibilities

• Wire measurement (SAE Standards)
• Wire insulation removal
• Use of a heat gun to flow solder, solder sleeves, and shrink heat shrink insulation
• Use of crimp tools to properly crimp pins on wire
• Checking for electrical conductivity with a low-voltage wire buzzer to make sure the prepared wire and contact show electrical continuity
• Removal or separation of metal shield bread on wire with a razor blade and a small pick to terminate the shield braid and expose the wire conductors underneath the shielding
• Advanced skills required upon completion of training includes: Tinning of wire, Solder application to wire, contact pins and sockets, and terminal lugs, Ability to understand numbers and letter symbols on a wiring diagram, Good workmanship in accordance with IPC- 620 cable manufacturing

Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing and proficiency with any of the tasks detailed below is strongly desired and a major advantage, as well as being able to communicate and share in the English language; however, is not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills

We look for team members who demonstrate attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity, pride of workmanship and an ability to understand training principles for proper cable and wire manufacturing techniques.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.