FEC Termination Tech

The First Electronics Corporation, Connected by Trexon; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 21,614 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturer of electronic components in Massachusetts is seeking a Termination Technician. The role involves ensuring the electrical integrity of wire signals by preparing wires through insulation removal and pin crimping. Previous experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing is preferred, though the company provides training. Candidates should have attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity. This role requires physical activity including standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds, in a moderately noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing is desired but not required.
• Training will be provided for all essential functions of the job.
• Team members must demonstrate pride of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wire signals and electrical integrity meet customer requirements.
• Prepare wire through insulation removal and pin crimping.
• Follow work instructions and take supervisor guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Manual dexterity

Ability to understand training principles

Tools

Crimp tools

Heat gun

Low-voltage wire buzzer

Job description

Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over‑molded, extra‑flexible, multi‑conductor, fully EMI‑shielded cable assemblies, harnesses, and electro‑mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro‑mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Certified.

Job Description

Termination Technician

Pay Range: $15.69 – $25.00

Responsibilities

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC)’s wire and cable termination team ensures wire signals and the electrical integrity of wire performance meet the requirements of the customers’ designs and expectations. The position is responsible for wire preparation, insulation removal, pin crimping onto the end of an electrical wire conductor that will be inserted or soldered into a connector. Minimum vision (aided with magnification) requirements and an ability to understand and carry out work instructions and take supervisor instruction are also important in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing and proficiency with any of the tasks detailed below is strongly desired and a major advantage, as well as being able to communicate and share in the English language; however, is not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge: Training will be provided on internal FEC/Trexon processes and systems, as required for this position. Training for the role will include removing wire, insulation, tinning the wire, using a crimp tool to crimp a contact onto the wire, and using proper insertion tools to insert wires into connectors.

Skills: We look for team members who demonstrate attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity, pride of workmanship and an ability to understand training principles for proper cable and wire manufacturing techniques.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Wire measurement (SAE Standards)
• Wire insulation removal
• Use of a heat gun to flow solder, solder sleeves, and shrink heat shrink insulation
• Use of crimp tools to properly crimp pins on wire
• Checking for electrical conductivity with a low‑voltage wire buzzer to make sure the prepared wire and contact show electrical continuity
• Removal or separation of metal shield braid on wire with a razor blade and a small pick to terminate the shield braid and expose the wire conductors underneath the shielding

Advanced Skills Required Upon Completion Of Training

• Tinning of wire
• Solder application to wire, contact pins and sockets, and terminal lugs
• Ability to understand numbers and letter symbols on a wiring diagram
• Good workmanship in accordance with IPC‑620 cable manufacturing