Cable Assembler

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Hammonds Plains; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Cable Assembler to build and repair cable harnesses and circuit boards within prescribed tolerances and timeframes. The role involves reading blueprints, operating testing equipment, and maintaining safety standards.

The position may rotate between Hammonds Plains and Halifax Stanfield International Airport, exposing you to diverse programs. The candidate should have a high school leaving certificate or trade training, with about four years of hands-on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade/technical training is an asset.
• 4 years of Cable Assembler experience and completion of OJT objectives.
• Must pass PWGSC and Transport Canada security clearances.
• Commitment to health, safety and environment policies.
• Participation in Lean & 5S activities.
• Eligible for Canadian CGP and Secret Level II clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and repairs electrical harnesses and circuit boards per instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Operates cut & coding and labeling machines.
• Solders to company standards with periodic requalification.
• Fabricates cable assemblies and prepares for stores.
• Operates automatic test equipment for acceptance testing.
• Assists in training other cable assemblers.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Electrical harness assembly

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Leaving Certificate

Vocational/Trade School training

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Testing equipment

Labeling machines

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview

The Cable Assembler will demonstrate the ability to assemble cable harnesses and circuit boards within prescribed tolerances and time frames as well as operate coding, cutting, and testing equipment. He/she will be conversant with related safety regulations, interpretation of blueprints and other technical documentation. The location of this position may vary between Hammonds Plains and Halifax Stanfield International Airport which provides exposure to a variety of programs from formboard to on-aircraft assemblies.

What You Will Do

• Working under general supervision, the Cable Assembler manufacturers and repairs electrical harnesses for installation by soldering, crimping, twisting, encapsulation, and testing with the assistance of work instructions, drawings and various technical publications, under minimal supervision.
• Assembles assemblies using Production Control cards, wire assembly operation sheets and/or other Company or customer’s process specifications.
• Solders to standards established by the Company with regular requalification.
• Operates cut & coding as well as labeling machines.
• Fabricates cable assemblies by grouping, twisting, sleeving, potting, tying and prepares assemblies for stores.
• Operates automatic test equipment for acceptance testing of wire assemblies or circuit boards.
• Manufacturers/repairs circuit board and component wiring with assistance from engineering drawings, technical manuals or other directives.
• Assists on-job-training of other cable assemblers.

What You Will Bring

• Entrants into the Cable Assembler trade will have a High School Leaving Certificate or Vocational/Trade School training course.
• Training in a mechanical/electrical field and a blueprint reading course will be an asset.
• To reach the top of this classification, the incumbent will have four (4) year’s experience as a Cable Assembler and completed all O.J.T. performance objectives.
• Incumbents must be able to pass and maintain Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and Transport Canada security clearances.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 5S activities in your area.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.

What We Will Do For You

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.