Cable Assembler

Looking for cable assemblers to perform wire cutting, hand crimping, wire stripping (jacket stripping)lacing, and splicing wires to build cable assemblies for space.This does require use of a microscope but not 8 hours a day.The cables are mostly forRF/microwave coaxial semi-rigid cables.Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, or schematics,travelers, bills of material.Good personality and work ethic are keyLong nails are not ideal for handling the wires.People with experience measuring and using tools such asWire gauge, caliper, resistance meters, digital meter

Required Skills

Written andOral Communication Skills. Must be able to read and follow written work instructions. Physical Hand Dexterity Mechanical skills Figure and Math Aptitude Ability to lift 10 lbs. Knowledge of J-STD-001, IPC-620. or IPC-610, IPC-620 is great but not required; they have an in-house trainer/certifier High School Diploma or Equivalent

Client will be flexible in skill sets with the following:

Previous cable assembly (building cables consisting of multiple wires) cutting, measuring, splicing and crimping.

OR

Previous assembly experience with the ability to read a blueprint and handle fine wires to build cables. Someone with decent work history.Someone starting out their career in Manufacturing with a Certificate from High School, Community College, or vocational.BONUS - A solder assembler who has soldered PTH or SMT and a bonus if they soldered any wires to a printed circuit board BUT the person must be willing to be trained to build cable assemblies and use solder skills to solder connector pins.

Entry level is going to be at $18 (must have some related experience in manufacturing.

They are an ITAR regulated facility, only US persons are eligible for employment. US person means a person who is either a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) or a protected individual. (Refugee or Asylee)

BASICS OF CABLE ASSEMBLY:

Prepare the Cable:

Strip the outer jacket of the cable to expose the individual wires. Typically, 1-2 cm of the jacket is removed, and about 5 mm of insulation is stripped from each wire.

Select the Connector:

Choose the appropriate connector type based on the application requirements. Common types include circular, rectangular, D-type, USB, and RJ45 connectors.

Crimp or Solder the Wires:

For crimping, use a crimping tool to attach terminals to the stripped wire ends. Ensure the terminals are properly seated in the connector housing.Involves using a crimping tool to compress a metal contact around the wire, creating a secure and gas-tight connection.For soldering, tin the ends of the wires and solder them to the connector pins. Ensure the solder joints are clean and free of excess solder.

Insert the Wires into the Connector:

Carefully insert each wire into its corresponding position in the connector. Use a contact insertion tool if necessary to ensure proper pin alignment.

Secure the Connector:

Assemble the connector shell and secure any back shells. This may involve snapping together parts or tightening screws, depending on the connector design.

Apply Strain Relief:

Install strain relief components to prevent cable damage from tension or bending. Options include overmolds, heat-shrink tubing, or cable clamps.

Test the Assembly:

Conduct a visual inspection and perform continuity testing to verify the integrity of the electrical connections. This ensures that the assembly is free from defects and functions as intended