Cable Fabrication Technician

SAIC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks Cable Fabrication Technicians in North Charleston, SC to support USMC cable assembly efforts. You will read drawings and schematics, assemble cables and harnesses, and use MIL-SPEC connectors and RF components.

Proficiency with crimp tools, heat guns, and TMDE is essential to verify builds and ensure quality. Required are a high school diploma or GED with electronics training, plus experience in electronics repair and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with electronics training.
• Experience in electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout.
• Formal electronics training including installation, soldering, and cable handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable fabrication for government projects per run sheets and schematics.
• Assemble cables, harnesses, and junction boxes with MIL-SPEC components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cables using TMDE; keep inventories of tools/materials.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical/tool use

Cable/connectors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal electronics training

Four-year electronics apprenticeship

Tools

Crimp tools

Heat gun

Test equipment

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of Cable Fabrication Technicians to join our team in North Charleston, SC to support the USMC to perform cable fabrication work by reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to assemble cables.

Job Description:

• Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables

• Assemble cables to specifications via cable run sheets and/or schematics; to include but not limited to multi-pin connectors and RF cables

• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and radio frequency (RF)

• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test and check all of the cables that are built and produced in the shop using TMDE (test, measure, and diagnostic equipment)

• Keep accurate inventories of all tools and materials on hand

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Education:High School diploma or GED. Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or four (4) year electronics apprentice program. Formal electronics training, to include: Installation Tasks, Soldering, Cable Dressing, Cable Tray, Conduit, and Making/Repairing Connectors
• Experience:experience with electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout.

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with cable fabrication, to include assembling connectors, cable harnesses, junction boxes, etc
• Have related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance.

• Be proficient with all tools related to cable fabrication.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand or squat for extended periods
• Must be able to walk distances of at least one-half mile daily
• Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools

• Must be able to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment

Required Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; SAIC will help to obtain; Active DoD Clearance accepted
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.