Cable Fabrication Technician I

Saic; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cable Fabrication Technician I for our North Charleston, SC customer site. The role involves performing cable fabrication for government projects, reading drawings, and assembling cables per run sheets and schematics.

You will work with multi-pin connectors, RF cables, CAT5/6, and harnesses, maintain tools, and pursue IPC certification. This full-time position is on-site at the North Charleston facility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science, or equivalent military electronics/communications training.
• If you have a high school diploma, three years of related experience are required.
• No experience required if you hold a degree.

Responsibilities

• 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, RF cables, CAT5/6 cables
• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and RF
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools
• Able to become and maintain IPC certification

Skills

Physical stamina

Cable fabrication handling

Tool operation

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or Science

Military electronics/communications training or apprenticeship

High school diploma with 3 years experience

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Cable Fabrication Technician Ifor our North Charleston, SC customer site.

Job Duties:

(include but are not limited to)

• 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, RF cables, CAT5/6 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
• Able to become and maintain IPC certification

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science or formal training from a Class A or B military school in electronics or communications or four year apprentice program of high school diploma
• No experience required with degree. Three (3) years required with high school diploma

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC) to access government facilities, systems and meet customer requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to safely complete all of the physical demands of the job in a warehouse environment, including but not limited to the following: Lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 25 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis. Walking, bending, stooping, sitting, standing or squatting for extended periods
• Repeatedly manipulating and handling objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools