Cable Assembly and Soldering - 2nd Shift

Techneeds LLC; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC in Peabody, MA is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a manufacturing team focused on precision assembly and testing of RF microwave cables and connectors. You will build, inspect, and test complex cable assemblies, perform soldering on cables/connectors, and support in-process inspections to ensure product quality.

You’ll set up and operate equipment and fixtures per detailed specs, document results, and contribute to quality assurance through root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of RF-related and/or mechanical assembly experience.
• Basic math skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience soldering cables, connectors, and miniature components.
• Strong computer skills for accessing documentation and operating specific programs.
• Ability to work from product drawings and written/verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to support quality inspections and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, and test high-frequency RF cable assemblies.
• Perform soldering of cables and connectors.
• Set up and operate equipment, tools, and fixtures per specifications.
• Document processes and results; support quality assurance and root cause analysis.
• Work with test equipment and read technical drawings.

Skills

RF assembly

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Documentation

Product drawings

Communication

Quality inspections

Test equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our client is looking for an Assembly Technician to join a team focused on the precision assembly and testing of high-frequency RF microwave cables and connectors within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for building, inspecting, and testing complex cable assemblies, performing soldering— especially cable/connector soldering—and conducting various in-process inspections to ensure product quality. You’ll set up and operate equipment, tools, and fixtures to prepare cable components according to detailed specifications, while supporting quality assurance through root cause analysis and thorough documentation of all processes and results.

This position requires hands- on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, soldering skills (with bonus certification like J-STD), and the ability to work with technical drawings and test equipment. You need to be detail‑oriented, with strong record‑keeping skills, and familiar with working with small, precise components. The work environment may include operating semi‑automated tools and fixtures, and candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and able to work OT on weekends if necessary.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• 1+ years of RF‑related and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Basic math skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience soldering cables, connectors, and miniature components
• Strong computer skills for accessing documentation and operating specific programs
• Ability to work from product drawings and written/verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support quality inspections and record‑keeping requirements
• Experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment