Temporary Cable Assembler

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Cable Assembler in Tewksbury, MA. You will follow production docs and drawings to assemble wiring components and finalize configurations for our wire and cable products.

Tasks include cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, routing, labeling, and testing harnesses to ensure quality. Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–3 years in wire/cable assembly or related fields; 4–6 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-3 years in wire/cable assembly or similar mechanical assembly.
• 4-6 years experience preferred in cable assembly or wiring work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wiring components per drawings and schedule.
• Crimp, tin, and solder wires; install connectors.
• Route, tie, and label wire harnesses for electronics equipment.
• Test continuity and harness performance using fixtures.
• Read instructions and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Maintain production documentation and assist with new product development.

Skills

Crimping

Wire/cable assembly

Reading drawings

Soldering

Dexterity

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Continuity tester

Measuring equipment

Specialized tooling/fixtures

Job description

Senior Cable Assembler Location: Tewksbury, MA Salary Range: $23.65/hour - $31.54/hour Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Massachusetts. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

Under minimal supervision, follow production documentation and drawings to assemble wiring components and achieve final configuration to produce the company's wire and cable products according to the schedule. Work is semi-routine in nature, following established procedures. Build cable harnesses per instruction such as cutting, stripping, and crimping. Tinning and soldering wires to pins where applicable, insertion of pins onto wires, installation of connector pins, install various components and connectors, labeling of finished harness assembly. Routes and ties wires to form wire harnesses and cables used in electrical and electronic equipment or systems. Neatly bind wires together using sleeves, cable lacing, cable ties, heat shrink tubing. Conduct continuity testing for each wire assembly and conduct harness testing using special fixture. Troubleshoot and repair failed cables. Inspection and testing of finished goods, incoming inspection, testing Assemble components to a final configured product utilizing specialized tooling and fixtures, measuring equipment, production documentation and visual aids. Read instructions and interpret schematic diagrams. Uses of various hand tools, equipment, and their hands. Basic soldering skills. Operate a computer terminal to look up drawings and administrative requirements. Create and improve production documentation. Verify quality of product at the required intervals and verify accuracy of all work. Assist engineers with new product development and implementation. Provide training and support to Junior assemblers as required. Assist with assembly of electronic enclosures and main assembly of products as secondary responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Proficiency of crimping and assembly through a minimum 2-3 year's work experience in wire/cable assembly or similar mechanical assembly. 4-6 years preferred Must be able to discern cable colors, color codes. Must have adequate dexterity in hands and fingers to manipulate small parts. Read and interpret drawings and process documents, and set-up equipment. Must be able to act upon verbal and written instruction from the Supervisor and Hardware Engineer. Must have a thorough working knowledge of all hand and power tools including basic hand tools for cutting, stripping, and crimping, a continuity checker.

Who We Are Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

Join the WRIGHT Team! Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.