Cable Fabrication Technician

SAIC • North Charleston, SC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of Cable Fabrication Technicians in North Charleston, South Carolina, to support the USMC on multiple government projects. The role fabricates cables by interpreting drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets, then assembling cables and related components to specification. Work includes multi-pin and MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, RF cables, cable harnesses, junction boxes, back shells, and terminal boxes.

Technicians use and maintain crimp tools, heat guns, and other electrical and mechanical tools. They maintain, troubleshoot, test, and inspect completed cables using test, measure, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), and keep accurate inventories of tools and materials. The role requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust; an active DoD clearance is accepted. Applicants must be current U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• An associate degree in engineering technology, math, or science; formal electronics training from a technical school or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; a four-year electronics apprenticeship; or a high school diploma or GED.
• With a degree or formal training, no experience is required. With a high school diploma or GED, three years of practical experience performing relevant assembly, installation, testing, equipment operation, recordkeeping, or related technical duties are required.
• Ability to perform simple routine tasks under close supervision or detailed procedures; work is checked in progress or upon completion.
• Must be a current U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; an active DoD clearance is accepted.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, or squat for extended periods and walk at least one-half mile daily.
• Ability to repeatedly manipulate and handle cable fabrication objects, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning, and operating equipment and tools.
• Ability to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cable fabrication, including assembling connectors, cable harnesses, and junction boxes.
• Related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance.
• Proficiency with tools related to cable fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate cables for multiple government projects.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify cable builds.
• Assemble cables to specifications using cable run sheets and schematics, including multi-pin connectors and RF cables.
• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies, including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and RF components.
• Use, care for, and maintain crimp tools, heat guns, and various electrical and mechanical tools.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and inspect cables produced in the shop using TMDE.
• Maintain accurate inventories of tools and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED