Cable Assembler

Cristek Interconnects, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading interconnect technology company in Anaheim seeks a Cable & Harness Assembler to join their team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of assembly tasks on electrical and mechanical components, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have 3-5 years of experience in assembly, strong technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, growth participation units, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing.
• Strong crimping, connectorization and soldering skills are essential.
• Must be able to work under a microscope for inspection purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customer products using various hand tools and techniques.
• Read customer drawings and specifications for manufacturing instructions.
• Conduct in-process inspections and testing of assemblies.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Technical Literacy

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Electro-Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Soldering Iron

Crimpers

Wire Strippers

Torque Wrenches

Job description

The Company

The Cristek group is seeking a talented team player to join our team at our Anaheim, CA facility. The successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation.

With over 40 years of expertise designing and manufacturing micro‑miniature and nano‑miniature connectors, complex cable assemblies, twist capsules and mechanisms, the Cristek group offers tailored solutions to seamlessly connect you to your mission. The Cristek group's consistent, near‑perfect performance has earned it a position as preferred supplier to several major military/aerospace prime contractors and is a testament to its ability to operate a process‑disciplined and metric‑based business while maintaining its customer‑focused, entrepreneurial roots.

Cristek is a Qnnect Company, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with revenues above $80 million and ~350 employees across multiple locations. It is certified in many industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.) and is compliant with U.S. government DFAR and ITAR requirements.

The Position

The Cable & Harness Assembler position will play a key role within a team that will work together to assemble our customer’s product. The ability to perform effectively in a manufacturing environment and in conjunction with meeting delivery schedules and customer requirements is critical to this position.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• This position will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non‑repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as cables and harnesses.
• Ability to learn to use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, heat gun.
• Keeping equipment in good working order by performing regular inspection, cleaning, servicing along with routine and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand the customer drawings, parts list, wire list, specifications, and assembly router for step‑by‑step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly.
• Production of wire harness and cable assemblies using hand and/or power tools (including specialized crimpers, drills, soldering tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, wire strippers, precision measuring instruments, etc.).
• Daily cable and harness techniques (wire cutting, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc.).
• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.
• Conduct in‑process inspections on product in accordance with quality specifications.
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies at 1st, 2nd and final test.
• Ability to use Microsoft Access to check‑out and check‑in tools used during production.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process.
• Perform a number of complex, sometimes repetitive, electro‑mechanical assembly operations of wire harnessing parts, components and subassemblies.
• Follows health and safety rules, properly uses provided safety equipment and exercises caution in all work activities.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing environment.
• Electro‑Mechanical assembly experience.
• Strong crimping, connectorization and soldering skills.
• J‑STD Certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work under a microscope for inspection purposes.

Required Skills & Working Conditions

• Must be able to pass Manual Dexterity requirements (handling small parts effectively, demonstrate fine motor skills and dexterity to manipulate tweezers, small pliers and parts with speed and precision).
• Must possess sufficient hand and upper body strength and gross motor skills to route cable bundles of various sizes and weights.
• Must possess Technical Literacy (ability to read and accurately interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, BOM’s and blueprints or demonstrate ability to learn this process).
• Must follow strong safety standards.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking/understanding English.
• Must be able to pass Visual Acuity requirements (color, depth perception and field of vision).
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand or sit for long periods of time. Performs limited intermittent physical exertion. Required to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. Works under safe conditions with some occasional exposure to noise or heat. Performs general housekeeping duties daily in Cable Assembly area.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits: We provide our employees with access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances to ensure they can prioritize their health and well‑being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work‑life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When the private equity firm that currently owns us sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) Matching: We offer up to 4% of 401(k) matching to help our employees save for their future.
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short‑term & long‑term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.