Cable Fabricator (able to pass government background check)

Akima; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking Cable Fabricators to join an existing team in Tobyhanna, PA. Responsibilities include building and repairing cables, following schematics, and using test equipment to identify faults.

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance, pass a drug test, and work 1st–3rd shifts. TDY travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required. IPC soldering standards knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Shift flexibility across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
• Experience with tinning, AWG, conductors and soldering.
• Able to read and interpret drawings/blueprints and fabricate/repair components per docs.
• IPC 7711/7721 soldering standards knowledge.
• Cable fabrication training and testing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; follow detailed schematics.
• Willingness to travel TDY to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test and repair single-layer PC cards and related equipment.
• Assemble cables and replace defective components identified as defective.
• Operate automatic test equipment to locate defective components.
• Follow schematics and wiring diagrams to assemble chassis and components.
• May work on depot or TDY assignments to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Work in varied positions including lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Wear protective equipment as needed.

Skills

Cable fabrication

Soldering

Reading schematics

Electronic test & repair

Quality control

Tools

Wire cutters

Strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Automatic test equipment (ATE)

IPC certification

Job description

Truestone, an Akima company, is looking to hire several Cable Fabricator to work in Tobyhanna, PA. You will be joining an existing team to help support customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Works independently on routine and repetitive assignments such as maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing problems in single layered printed circuit cards, and other equipment that is of limited design and functional complexity.
• Performs tasks such as assembling cables, removing and replacing defective components, modules, and assemblies that have been identified as being defective.
• Operates automatic test equipment which has been programmed to a type of chassis or circuit card to isolate or locate defective components.
• Follows detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, layout diagrams and work instructions to construct individual chassis and components of electronic equipment.
• May work as a member of a team which performs work both on the depot and while on TDY to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations.
• Work requires normal color perception, close eye-hand coordination, and body movements such as sitting, kneeling, bending, climbing, standing, crawling, stooping, and lifting.
• May be required to work in cramped and strained positions inside and outside vans, shelters, and on work-stands.
• Subject to the usual hazards associated with the electronic trade and work environment such as electrical shock; abrasions; burns; bruises; cuts; exposure to fumes, oils, greases, varying noise levels; and R.F. radiation. May involve high voltage work.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (this includes criminal, credit, and other background checks at the local and federal level).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work First, Second and Third Shift as dictated by workload.
• Must pass a pre-employment Cable Test Evaluation/Exam
• Must have knowledge of Electronics Theory and applications.
• Cable Fabrication training and testing is mandatory.
• Must have experience with tinning, American Wire Gauge (AWG), understanding various types of conductors, soldering various metals. All candidates will be asked several questions over the phone related to Cable Fabrication prior to being considered.
• soldering and be IPC certification ready, read, understand and interpret drawings and blueprints and fabricate and repair electronic components in accordance with drawings, standard work documents, technical reference orders, technical manuals, technical orders, etc.
• fabricating and overhaul cable assemblies, including but not limited to assembly of cable wires and connecting cable wires to connector pins, switch boxes and power distribution boxes.
• using common hand tools such as wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, and heat guns.
• performing tasks such as assembling cables, removing and replacing defective components, modules, and assemblies that have been identified as being defective.
• operating automatic test equipment which has been programmed to a type of chassis or circuit card to isolate or locate defective components.
• performing soldering which complies with standards such as IPC 7711/7721 and other industry soldering standards
• following detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, layout diagrams and work instructions to construct individual chassis and components of electronic equipment.
• Able to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Able to work independently on routine and repetitive assignments such as maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing problems in single layered printed circuit cards, and other equipment that is of limited design and functional complexity.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, earplugs, and etc.

Physical Demands

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions when working outside on shelters or van mounted systems.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 40 pounds and stand, sit, bend, reach and walk for extended periods of time.

Hours/Shift: These positions are typically 1st shift Monday-Thursday; however, candidates must be open to working other shifts if needed (2nd or 3rd).

Job ID

2026-25499

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.