Aerospace Cable Assembler - 1st/2nd Shifts (Poway)

Aerotek; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assembly Technician in Poway, CA to build cables for aircraft and ground control stations. You will follow wiring sequences, install components, perform soldering, crimp terminals, and label assemblies according to drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools, and maintaining quality in a calm, organized work environment. A 9/80 schedule with early or late shifts applies, plus overtime potential and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with cable assembly and/or cable harnessing.
• Proficiency in soldering, cable harnessing and assembly, and wire crimping.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and wire lists.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build various cables for aircraft and ground control stations.
• Follow methods and sequences for wiring, component installation, soldering, and harnessing.
• Comprehend and follow assembly drawings or written work instructions.
• Crimp terminals/contacts using manual and automated tools.
• Label assemblies according to specifications.
• Perform soldering and tinning of wires and connections.
• Utilize basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Monitor and verify quality in line with control procedures.
• Work safely and adhere to established operating procedures.

Skills

Cable assembly

Soldering

Wire harnessing

Blueprints

Hand tools

Color vision

English fluency

Team player

Tools

None

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Assembly Technician in Poway, CA to build cables for aircraft and ground control stations. You will follow wiring sequences, install components, perform soldering, crimp terminals, and label assemblies according to drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools, and maintaining quality in a calm, organized work environment. A 9/80 schedule with early or late shifts applies, plus overtime potential and benefits.