Cable & Harness Assembler-2nd Shift- (3:00 pm to 12:30 am)

Cristek; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A technology company in California is seeking a Cable & Harness Assembler to join their team. This position involves assembling electronic and mechanical components, including wire harnesses and cables. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in crimping, connectorization, and soldering, along with the ability to work under a microscope. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing environment.
• Electro-Mechanical assembly experience required.
• Experience working under a microscope for inspection purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical assemblies such as cables and harnesses.
• Perform daily cable and harness techniques including crimping and soldering.
• Conduct in-process inspections on products according to quality specifications.

Skills

Crimping

Connectorization

Soldering

Technical Literacy

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

Hand Tools

Soldering Iron

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

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

• 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.
• Learn to use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, heat gun.
• Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular inspection, cleaning, servicing along with routine and preventative maintenance.
• Read and understand customer drawings, parts lists, wire lists, specifications, and assembly routers for step-by-step instructions to manufacture wire harness and cable assemblies.
• Produce 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.).
• Perform daily cable and harness techniques (wire cutting, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, 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.
• Test and troubleshoot subassemblies at 1st, 2nd, and final test stages.
• Use Microsoft Access to check-out and check-in tools used during production.
• Collaborate with Engineering to correct and improve documents related to the assembly process.
• Perform a number of complex, sometimes repetitive, electro-mechanical assembly operations of wire harnessing parts, components, and subassemblies.
• Follow health and safety rules and use provided safety equipment.

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, fine motor skills, dexterity with 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 be able to demonstrate Technical Literacy (ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, BOMs and blueprints or demonstrate the 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)
• ITAR compliance: This position requires access to hardware subject to ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand or sit for long periods. May require lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. Works under safe conditions with some exposure to noise or heat. Performs general housekeeping duties in the Cable Assembly area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Short-Term & Long-Term disability insurance (employer paid)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits including dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, life & AD&D insurance

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, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.