Cable Assembler

Communications & Power Industries•Irving, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Principally responsible for the assembly of cables and modules in accordance with exacting design specifications. This role involves working with various types of connectors and cables, including coaxial, industrial automation, MS connectors, commercial electronics connectors, and hi-flex cable assemblies. The assembler will utilize a range of specialized machinery and equipment for these tasks.

Requirements

Problem-solving abilities.
Ability to read blueprints and interpret complicated specifications.
Extensive understanding of complex mechanical assembly, cable assembly and module assembly.
Understand and operate various hand and power tools involved in assembly and cable making.
Willingness to assist assembly team with other duties as required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to independently solve problems while interacting with various teams and teammates on daily processes and flow.
Capable of multi-tasking various duties throughout the day.
Positive attitude with an ability to be versatile and flexible.
Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to perform various duties requiring constant alertness and activity.
High school diploma or GED.
1+ years wiring experience.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Assembly of cables and modules in accordance with exacting design specifications.
Working with coaxial cables (various sizes and connectors, flex and solid center conductors).
Working with industrial automation connectors (panel connectors and ferrules, drive connectors, motor connectors, cutting and terminating equipment).
Working with MS connectors (all kinds of variations and sealing operations).
Working with commercial electronics connectors (mini and micro fit on medium speed termination equipment).
Working with hi-flex cable assemblies (WL Gore / LEONI cores and PTFE sleeves with heat-shrink and special clamps).
Fabricating and testing cable assemblies following blueprints specifications, using measuring instruments, hand tools, and machines.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, work orders and specifications to define sequence of operations, type & size of cable fittings required, quantity and finished dimensions.
Measuring & cutting cable to required length, considering cable stretch metal flow resulting from swaging operations, using cable cutter or saw.
Selecting and installing dies, jigs, shims, or other accessories in swaging machine, using hand tools.
Assembling fittings onto cable in specified location.
Operating swaging machine to swage fittings onto cable.
Verifying dimensions of cable assembly and position of fittings, using measuring instruments.
Testing holding capacity of cable assembly, using proof loading machines.
Repairing and reworking cable assemblies as required.
Forming loops or splices in cables, using clamps fittings, or by reweaving cable strands.
Applying lubricants and protective coatings to cable assemblies.
Operating crimping machine.
Marking identifying information on cable assemblies.
Fabricating cable templates.
Performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Maintaining shop disciplines (housekeeping, clean as you go and 5S).
Working from assembly drawings, 3-D models, and other general documentation to carry out assembly procedures.
Performing basic assembly operations to exacting tolerances.
Using precise measuring instruments, correct dimensional tolerance and checking finishing specifications.
Detecting defective parts, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and reporting to proper supervision.
Completing necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements.
Participating in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues.
Assisting engineering with R&D.