Production Technician (Cable Assembler)

Safe Fleet; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet, a safety-focused manufacturing company, is seeking a Cable Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will assemble, test, and inspect cables, harnesses, and wire assemblies following specifications and work instructions.

You will read drawings, cut and terminate wires, crimp and solder connectors, and maintain quality records in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with IPC/WHMA-A-620 familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification is a plus.
• Experience in cable or wire harness assembly preferred.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in using hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and work orders.
• Measure, cut, strip, and terminate wires and cables.
• Crimp, solder, and assemble connectors and terminals.
• Perform cable routing and harness assembly.
• Use hand tools and assembly equipment safely.
• Maintain production records and documentation.
• Follow 5S, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Assembly equipment

Job description

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

About The Position

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you’ll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals.

The Cable Assembly Technician

The Cable Assembly Technician is responsible for assembly, testing, and inspection of cables, harnesses, and wire assemblies according to specification and work instructions

• Read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and work orders.
• Measure, cut, strip, and terminate wires and cables using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Crimp, solder, and assemble connectors, terminals, and related components.
• Perform cable routing and bundling to create harness assemblies.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and automated equipment safely and effectively.
• Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, and quality checks on finished assemblies.
• Affix labels, logos, and other exterior details to products
• Maintain accurate production records and complete necessary documentation.
• Follow 5S according to environmental policies
• Follow company quality standards, ESD (electrostatic discharge) protocols, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve production issues and ensure timely delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Safe Fleet, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification is a plus.
• Previous experience in cable or wire harness assembly is preferred.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in using hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively