Cable Fabricator

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chesapeake, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Cable Fabricator to manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test electrical cable and wire-harness assemblies used in military and defense systems. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and work instructions while meeting strict quality, safety, and configuration-control requirements. This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production environment. Employees may be required to stand or sit for extended periods, use small hand tools, and work around soldering equipment and production machinery. The position is onsite in Chesapeake, Virginia, with a scheduled 40-hour workweek and less than 10% travel. The likely hourly rate is $26.83–$35.94. This is not a guarantee of compensation; pay may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements. GDIT describes its total rewards as including comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, competitive pay, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

2–5 years of cable fabrication, wire-harness assembly, electronics manufacturing, or related experience.
Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable routing.
Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, and standard measuring tools.
Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Ability to follow controlled processes and maintain accurate records.
AA/AS degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing cables or harnesses for military, aerospace, naval, or other high-reliability applications.
Current or previous J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
Experience with MIL-DTL connectors, coaxial cable, shielded cable, fiber optics, or RF assemblies.
Familiarity with first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and nonconformance reporting.
Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.

Responsibilities

Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, and bundle wires and cables.
Assemble military-grade cable and wire-harness assemblies according to drawings and specifications.
Install connectors, backshells, contacts, shielding, labels, sleeving, and heat-shrink materials.
Use hand tools, crimpers, soldering equipment, wire-processing equipment, and electrical test instruments.
Perform continuity, insulation-resistance, and point-to-point testing.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and bills of material.
Verify materials, dimensions, pin locations, polarity, workmanship, and traceability.
Document production and inspection results accurately.
Identify and report defects, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming material.
Follow ESD controls, safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration-management practices.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Support rework, repair, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full flex work weeks where possible.