Assembler - Cable Assembly

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Cable Assembler to build, inspect, and test electrical cables and wire harnesses per engineering drawings and quality standards. The role supports high-reliability manufacturing operations with emphasis on precision and safety.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing soldering and crimping, ensuring documentation accuracy, and adhering to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in cable assembly or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and follow detailed drawings, prints, and assembly instructions.
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic test equipment (e.g., multimeter).
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical cables, wire harnesses, and subassemblies using hand tools, crimping tools, and soldering equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning, soldering, heat shrinking, and cable lacing.
• Install connectors, backshells, strain reliefs, and shielding per specifications.
• Conduct continuity checks, visual inspections, and basic electrical testing as required.
• Identify and report workmanship defects, material issues, or documentation discrepancies.
• Accurately complete production documentation, travelers, and quality records.
• Follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards and internal quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

The Cable Assembler is responsible for assembling, fabricating, and inspecting electrical cables and wire harnesses in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. This role supports Teledyne DGO’s high-reliability manufacturing operations and requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical cables, wire harnesses, and subassemblies using hand tools, crimping tools, and soldering equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning, soldering, heat shrinking, and cable lacing
• Install connectors, backshells, strain reliefs, and shielding per specifications
• Conduct continuity checks, visual inspections, and basic electrical testing as required
• Identify and report workmanship defects, material issues, or documentation discrepancies
• Accurately complete production documentation, travelers, and quality records
• Follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards and internal quality procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support continuous improvement, 5S initiatives, and lean manufacturing practices
• Comply with all safety, quality, and company policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in cable assembly or electro-mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and follow detailed drawings, prints, and assembly instructions
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic test equipment (e.g., multimeter)
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
• Soldering experience to industry standards
• Familiarity with ESD-controlled environments
• Experience working in an ISO- or AS9100-certified environment

Physical Demands

Good coordination and flexibility in both hands. Move and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. or more. Good vision including passing color blindness test.

Work Environment

Factory environment

Personal Protective Equipment

• Use of safety glasses
• Use of steel protective shoes or protective shoe covers

Training Requirements

ERP and Time clock system

Overview

Teledyne Ethics and Harassment training Hazardous Communications Quality Systems Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

#DGO Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.