Cable Assembly Technician

Koch; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, located in Kansas City, is seeking Cable Assembly Technicians to join a production/prototype team. You will interpret process plans and engineering prints, perform wiring, hand soldering and cable harnessing, and set up tests in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with engineers and supervisors to ensure quality and on-time production, using microscopes and precision measuring tools to meet strict tolerances.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading drawings required.
• Ability to interpret assembly functions from instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and perform functions per process plans and engineering prints.
• Assemble electrical, electronic, mechanical and measurement systems.
• Follow wiring, cable harnessing and hand soldering methods per drawings.
• Set up tests and production machines per tolerances.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on process improvements.
• Test and evaluate company and competitor products/parts.

Skills

Basic math Skills

Interpret assembly functions

Follow detailed instructions

Read engineering drawings

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Eye/hand coordination

Soldering

Cable termination

Education

IPC J-STD-001 certification

IPC-610 certification

IPC-620 certification

IPC A-610 certification

Tools

Microscopes

Comparator

Measuring devices

Job description

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking Cable Assembly Technicians for our Kansas City location.

Our Team

You’ll join a dynamic assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools.

What You Will Do

• Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints.
• Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or measurement systems.
• Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, and fitting on prototype and assembly units.
• Performs test and production machine setups while adhering to tolerancing stated in component/assembly drawings.
• Provides feedback to Engineering on process, fixture, and documentation improvement opportunities.
• Testing/Evaluation/Assembly of Company and competitor’s products and components.
• Separates non-conforming product from conforming product.
• Knowledge of quality system documentation and the interrelation of the complete quality system.
• Meets the required rate of production for the product being produced.
• May be responsible for closing jobs and pulling production schedule for the team.
• Requisitions and communicates maintenance needs for special set-up and complicated machine adjustments.
• Knowledge of established site processes for the product being produced.
• Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to interpret and perform assembly functions
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Above average manual dexterity and the ability to work with very small parts
• Ability to work with others
• Must have excellent eye/hand coordination
• Ability to use microscopes, comparator, and other measuring devices
• 3+ years’ experience soldering
• 3+ years’ experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires
• IPC J and A certifications
• IPC A 610 certification which covers wire and cable assembly.

Planning and Decision Making

• Maintain work schedules that will meet customer requirements.
• Adapt to daily changes in production and meet shipping schedules.
• Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination.

Impact and Scope

• Communication with Lead and Supervisor with issues that will compromise quality.
• Kansas City location as well as other Smiths Interconnect stakeholders

Identified training mandatory for the role to be completed competently

• J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620 certification or extensive hands-on training

Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships

• Work with Supervisor to meet production demands
• Direct report to Supervisor

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).