Cable Fabricator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Total rewards package

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a skilled Cable Fabricator to manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test electrical cable and wire-harness assemblies for military and defense systems.

You will work from engineering drawings, BOMs and work instructions to ensure quality and traceability at a Chesapeake, VA site. This role requires reading schematics, performing wire termination and testing, and maintaining safe, organized work areas while complying with ISO/AS9100 quality

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of cable fabrication or related electronics manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable routing.
• Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, and standard measuring tools.
• AA/AS degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, and bundle wires and cables.
• Assemble military-grade cable and wire-harness assemblies according to drawings and specifications.
• Install connectors, backshells, contacts, shielding, labels, sleeving, and heat-shrink materials.
• Use hand tools, crimpers, soldering equipment, wire-processing equipment, and electrical test instruments.
• Perform continuity, insulation-resistance, and point-to-point testing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and bills of material.
• Verify materials, dimensions, pin locations, polarity, workmanship, and traceability.
• Document production and inspection results accurately.
• Identify and report defects, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming material.
• Follow ESD controls, safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration-management practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support rework, repair, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Crimping & soldering

Cable/wire harness fabrication

Use of multimeters & test instruments

Manual dexterity

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wire processing equipment

Soldering equipment

Crimping equipment

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a skilled Cable Fabricator to manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test electrical cable and wire-harness assemblies used in military and defense systems. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and work instructions while meeting strict quality, safety, and configuration-control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, and bundle wires and cables.


• Assemble military-grade cable and wire-harness assemblies according to drawings and specifications.


• Install connectors, backshells, contacts, shielding, labels, sleeving, and heat-shrink materials.


• Use hand tools, crimpers, soldering equipment, wire-processing equipment, and electrical test instruments.


• Perform continuity, insulation-resistance, and point-to-point testing.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and bills of material.


• Verify materials, dimensions, pin locations, polarity, workmanship, and traceability.


• Document production and inspection results accurately.


• Identify and report defects, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming material.


• Follow ESD controls, safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration-management practices.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area.


• Support rework, repair, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• [2–5] years of cable fabrication, wire-harness assembly, electronics manufacturing, or related experience.


• Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.


• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable routing.


• Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, and standard measuring tools.


• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.


• Ability to follow controlled processes and maintain accurate records.


• AA/AS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing cables or harnesses for military, aerospace, naval, or other high-reliability applications.


• Current or previous J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.


• Experience with MIL-DTL connectors, coaxial cable, shielded cable, fiber optics, or RF assemblies.


• Familiarity with first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and nonconformance reporting.


• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production environment. Employees may be required to stand or sit for extended periods, use small hand tools, and work around soldering equipment and production machinery.

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Schedule

• Weekly Hours: 40


• Travel Required: Less than 10%


• Telecommuting Options: Onsite


• Work Location: USA VA Chesapeake


• Additional Work Locations:

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