Cable and Wire Harness Assembler

Nu Waves Ltd.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nu Waves Ltd. in Middletown, OH, is hiring a Cable and Wire Harness Assembler to build mission‑critical RF assemblies, cables, and electro‑mechanical interconnects for defense, aerospace, and commercial RF systems.

You will use precision hand tools, semi‑automated equipment, and testers to assemble and inspect wiring products according to IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 standards within an AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment, emphasizing quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read wire run lists, schematics, and BOM.
• Experience with RF coax termination and mil-spec connectors.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wire harnesses and electro‑mechanical sub‑assemblies per drawings.
• Cut, strip, terminate RF/microwave cables with various connectors.
• Perform high‑reliability soldering and crimping per IPC standards.
• Inspect workmanship and perform basic electrical testing.
• Document traceability and maintain ESD‑safe workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Quality control

RF & mil-spec experience

Testing procedures

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

IPC J-STD-001 (plus)

IPC-A-610 (optional)

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Heat gun

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

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Cable and Wire Harness Assembler

Full Time MIDDLETOWN, OH, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Overview

Join the high-reliability manufacturing team at NuWaves RF Solutions as a Cable and Wire Harness Assembler. In this role, you will play a vital part in building mission‑critical RF assemblies, custom cable harnesses, and electro‑mechanical interconnects used in defense, aerospace, and commercial RF systems.

You will work with precision hand tools, semi‑automated equipment, and testing instruments to assemble and inspect complex wiring assemblies in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 standards. We value craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in an AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Harness & Cable Fabrication: Assemble custom wire harnesses, multi‑conductor cables, discrete wire assemblies, and electro‑mechanical sub‑assemblies according to engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and standard work instructions.
• Wire & Coaxial Cable Prep: Cut, strip, assemble, and terminate flexible, conformable, and semi‑rigid RF/microwave coaxial cables with various connector interfaces (SMA, SMP, BNC, Type‑N, Micro‑D, D‑Sub, circular connectors).
• Crimping & Soldering: Perform high‑reliability hand soldering (wire-to-terminal, cup terminals, grounding shields) and precision mechanical crimping following IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Heat Shrink & Shielding: Apply heat‑shrink tubing, EMI/RFI shielding braids, overbraiding, and protective jacketing using heat guns and specialized fixtures.
• Inspection & Quality Verification: Visually inspect completed harnesses against IPC-A-620 criteria (Class 2/3) for proper pin retention, strip lengths, solder joints, crimp integrity, and overall workmanship.
• Electrical Testing: Perform point‑to‑point continuity, resistance, short checks, and insulation/dielectric withstanding voltage (Hi‑Pot) testing using digital multimeters (DMM) and automated cable analyzers.
• Documentation & Compliance: Follow assembly work routers, record traceability data, document non‑conformances, and maintain ESD‑safe workstation cleanliness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Standards & Certifications: Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 is strongly preferred (IPC J‑STD‑001 or IPC‑A‑610 is a plus).
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read and interpret technical wire run lists, point‑to‑point schematics, mechanical drawings, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with precision wire strippers, hand/pneumatic crimpers, contact insertion/extraction tools, soldering irons, heat guns, torque wrenches, and basic measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
• RF & Mil‑Spec Experience: Familiarity with RF coax termination and mil‑spec circular or micro‑miniature connectors is highly desirable.
• Testing Skills: Experience operating digital multimeters, cable harness testers (e.g., Cirris / CAMI), and basic continuity/resistance test fixtures.
• Manual Dexterity: Excellent fine‑motor skills, hand‑eye coordination, and color vision for accurate wire identification and high‑density connector assembly.
• Quality Mindset: Understanding of ESD control procedures, FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality practices.