Electrical Assembler - Coax

Amphenol Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in the United States is seeking an Electrical Assembler I (Coax) to build simple coax cables and wire harnesses for aerospace applications, following drawings and quality procedures in a modern manufacturing environment.

You will use heat guns, crimpers, soldering irons, wire strippers, and measuring tools to assemble components, identify wires by color code, complete paperwork, maintain a clean workstation, and follow safety guidelines to support on-time production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build simple point-to-point coax cables following drawings and instructions.
• Demonstrates proper use of basic hand tools: heat gun, hand crimpers, soldering, solder pot, ruler and other machines such as pinning machines and automatic wire strippers.
• Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence.
• Completes all necessary paperwork relating to the building of coax assemblies.
• Make sure that workstation is clean, organized and free of hazardous materials.
• Is familiar with all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring with ruler/tape

Cabling and harness assembly

Basic arithmetic

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Pinning machines

Automatic wire strippers

Heat gun

Job description

Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial. Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission‑critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible.

Electrical Assembler I (Coax)

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, Coax Assembler I is responsible for performing simple cable assembly operations to build high‑quality coax cables and wire harness products for the aerospace industry

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Build simple point-to-point coax cables following drawings and instructions to a high level of quality and productivity.
• Demonstrates proper use of basic hand tools: heat gun, hand crimpers, soldering, solder pot, ruler and other machines such as pinning machines and automatic wire strippers.
• Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence.
• Completes all necessary paperwork relating to the building of coax assemblies.
• Make sure that workstation is clean, organized and free of hazardous materials.
• Is familiar with all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year related experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• IPC Wire and Cable Fundamentals
• Crimping Fundamentals
• J-STD Soldering
• IPC/WHMA-A-620B Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harnesses

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

JOB SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics
• Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure
• Ability to build cables and wire harnesses using manufacturing instructions, while meeting all workmanship standards
• Writing skills required to complete documents and forms
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined below indicate those necessary to fulfill this position's core responsibilities. While performing job duties, the employee will regularly engage in activities such as using hands to finger, handle, or feel and communicating verbally. Additionally, the employee will frequently need to reach with hands and arms while standing and walking as part of the role. Occasional lifting and movement of objects weighing up to thirty (30). This position also demands specific vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation will be provided according to ADA regulations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment: A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety‑rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.

AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [e-mail]