Cable Assembly Technician

Manpower; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cable Assembly Technician role with Manpower, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL. Join a hands-on production team building cable assemblies and electrical harnesses from engineering drawings and work instructions.

You’ll verify parts, prepare cables, assemble connectors, and perform electrical tests, recording results and maintaining strict traceability and 5S standards in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow detailed written work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and good hand-eye coordination, with comfort using manual tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices and accurately identify wire colors and conductor markings.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills for entering production or testing information, plus a willingness to follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing work instructions before starting production.
• Verify part numbers, components, materials, revisions, and traceability requirements to ensure accurate builds.
• Prepare cables by measuring and cutting to specified lengths, stripping jackets and conductors, and completing required preparation steps (including heat shrink tubing and other work-instruction tasks).
• Assemble industrial electrical connectors and related hardware, route and identify conductors per wiring diagrams, and install terminals using required methods and torque specifications.
• Perform electrical testing (continuity, insulation resistance (IR), dielectric withstand/Hi-Pot, and other required tests), record results, label products, package finished assemblies, and maintain accurate production records and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Reading instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Measuring devices

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

PPE compliance

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Our client, an industrial manufacturing organization, is seeking a Cable Assembly Technician to join their team. As a Cable Assembly Technician, you will be part of the production team supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow written work instructions and assembly drawings—skills that will help you build high-quality cable assemblies and electrical harnesses that perform in demanding industrial applications.

Job Title: Cable Assembly Technician

Location: Des Planes, IL

Pay Rate:$19

Shift: 1st

What's the Job?

• Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing work instructions before starting production.
• Verify part numbers, components, materials, revisions, and traceability requirements to ensure accurate builds.
• Prepare cables by measuring and cutting to specified lengths, stripping jackets and conductors, and completing required preparation steps (including heat shrink tubing and other work-instruction tasks).
• Assemble industrial electrical connectors and related hardware, route and identify conductors per wiring diagrams, and install terminals using required methods and torque specifications.
• Perform electrical testing (continuity, insulation resistance (IR), dielectric withstand/Hi-Pot, and other required tests), record results, label products, package finished assemblies, and maintain accurate production records and 5S housekeeping.

What's Needed?

• Ability to read and follow detailed written work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and good hand-eye coordination, with comfort using manual tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (tape measures, rulers, gauges) and accurately identify wire colors and conductor markings.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills for entering production or testing information, plus a willingness to follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

What's in it for me?

• Work on hands-on, precision manufacturing tasks that directly impact product quality and reliability.
• Build confidence by producing cable assemblies and harnesses according to engineering drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to safety, first-pass yield, and continuous improvement through consistent execution of work instructions and 5S practices.
• Develop stronger skills in electrical testing, inspection, labeling, and traceability documentation.
• Join a team environment where accuracy, documentation, and on-time completion of work orders matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)