Cable Fabricator

Akima, LLC•North Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cable Fabricator supports production and sustainment of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Family of Vehicles by building, testing, and inspecting power cables, RF/coaxial cable assemblies, and wire harnesses. Assemblies are fabricated to engineering drawings and workmanship standards for integration into personnel, command, recovery, and weaponized vehicle variants. The role requires precise hand skills and attention to quality, detail, and traceability in a defense manufacturing environment. The position is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production shop and may occasionally involve work on or near vehicle platforms. The employee may sit or stand at a workbench for extended periods, perform frequent fine-motor tasks, and occasionally lift and carry 25 pounds or more. Required PPE depends on the work area and may include safety glasses and an ESD wrist strap. Overtime and shift flexibility may be required to meet production and delivery schedules. An interim Secret clearance is required before starting; an active DoD Secret clearance is preferred. Clearance requirements are established by the government contract. Akima Mission Optimization describes its work as supporting federal customers and Alaska Native shareholder communities, and states that employees have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a technical diploma is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements.
Three years of experience fabricating cable, wire harness, or electromechanical assemblies in aerospace, defense, or a similar regulated manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in IPC/WHMA-A-620 wire harness standards; certification is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists, and bills of material.
Proficiency with hand and pneumatic crimp tools, wire strippers, soldering irons, and basic electrical test equipment such as multimeters, hi-pot testers, and continuity testers.
Basic soldering skills.
Ability to perform close, detailed work for extended periods, including use of magnification equipment.
Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset suitable for life-safety and mission-critical vehicle systems.
Interim Secret clearance before starting; an active DoD Secret clearance is preferred.
Ability to sit or stand at a workbench for extended periods and frequently use hands and fingers for fine-motor tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds or more.
Ability to meet overtime and shift-flexibility needs when required by program production and delivery schedules.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, cable schedules, and interconnect diagrams to fabricate cable and harness assemblies.
Cut, strip, and prepare power, RF/coaxial, signal, and data-bus wire and cable to specified lengths and tolerances.
Crimp, solder, and mechanically terminate connectors, lugs, splices, and backshells.
Fabricate RF/coaxial cable assemblies, including shield and braid termination, connector installation, and cable routing for controlled-impedance applications.
Install shielding, sleeving, lacing, wrapping, and strain relief in accordance with workmanship standards.
Perform and document in-process and final electrical tests, including continuity, hi-pot/dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, and applicable RF checks such as VSWR.
Identify and tag or label assemblies to ensure material and process traceability, including wire and connector lots and serial or lot numbers.
Support first article inspection builds and provide sample assemblies and data for engineering and quality review.
Identify nonconformances, prepare discrepancy documentation, and support root-cause and corrective-action activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe workstation consistent with 5S and lean manufacturing practices.
Use, maintain, and calibrate hand tools, crimp tools, and test equipment, and promptly report tooling or equipment issues.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to resolve build issues and support continuous improvement.
Complete production paperwork, travelers, and electronic work instructions accurately and on schedule.
Comply with applicable safety, ESD, FOD prevention, and ITAR/EAR export-control procedures.