Cable Harness Fabricator

Lockheed Martin•Kings Bay, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY This classification requires the performance of basic cable assembly operations where planning and sequencing of operations has been determined and supported by clearly defined operation sheets and instructions. WORK PERFORMED Work with technical assistance and guidance. Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases. Prepare wires and perform end-one functions consisting of operation of Wirematic System and wire harness subassembly forming operations, hand cutting and stripping of wires, cutting braid and jacket; making shield breakouts; stripping wire ends using automatic and manual strippers; crimping connector contacts using automatic and/or manual crimpers; inserting contacts into connectors per established work instructions; prepare identification sleeves using hot impression stamping machine or equivalent; may perform soldering as required by predetermined work instructions and specifications. Assemble cables using form boards when specified, consisting of: routing, twisting and forming wires and terminating wire ends per established documentation; operating Cable Scan during wire termination; torqueing, crimping, clean and priming ferrules prior to bonding operation. Complete cable assembly per drawing, specification and work instruction requirements. Perform continuity checks of cable circuitry to assure compliance with drawing requirements. Perform rework of the same level of difficulty as other work described herein. Set up and operate lugging, wire numbering, stripping, cutting, stamping machines and swaging equipment. As knowledge of the work increases, recommend improvements to product and process quality, cost and efficiency, and to the improvement of tooling and other factors affecting quality and productivity in the workplace. Join our Cable Shop as a Cable Fabricator to work hands-on building complex cables for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. The cables we build are used in multiple programs all of which directly support the strategic deterrence mission of our Strategic Systems Program partner. New cable fabricators will receive extensive training upfront and progressively less guidance as knowledge, skill, and experience increase. Cable fabrication consists of following work instructions and cable drawings to: prepare wires, perform wire harness subassembly, hand cut and strip wires, cut braid and jacket, make shield breakouts, crimp connector contacts, insert contacts into connectors, prepare identification sleeves, solder, torque, and perform continuity checks. This position may require periodic overtime depending on program schedule requirements and equipment availability. Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship required.

Requirements

Ability to calculate decimals and fractions.
Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to use all tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete the job.
Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications.
Ability to qualify for and maintain certifications and/or licenses to perform assigned duties.
Required to be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Cable fabrication experience
Experience performing detailed operations by hand
Proven attendance record
Ability to work independently and stay on task
Ability to follow written instruction
Familiar with J-STD-001 solder requirements
Familiar with SWF Operations
Familiar with FBM Operations
20/20 corrected vision
Ability to distinguish between colors accurately

Responsibilities

Prepare wires and perform end-one functions consisting of operation of Wirematic System and wire harness subassembly forming operations, hand cutting and stripping of wires, cutting braid and jacket; making shield breakouts; stripping wire ends using automatic and manual strippers
Crimping connector contacts using automatic and/or manual crimpers; inserting contacts into connectors per established work instructions; prepare identification sleeves using hot impression stamping machine or equivalent; may perform soldering as required by predetermined work instructions and specifications.
Assemble cables using form boards when specified, consisting of: routing, twisting and forming wires and terminating wire ends per established documentation; operating Cable Scan during wire termination; torqueing, crimping, clean and priming ferrules prior to bonding operation.
Complete cable assembly per drawing, specification and work instruction requirements.
Perform continuity checks of cable circuitry to assure compliance with drawing requirements.
Perform rework of the same level of difficulty as other work described herein.
Set up and operate lugging, wire numbering, stripping, cutting, stamping machines and swaging equipment.
Recommend improvements to product and process quality, cost and efficiency, and to the improvement of tooling and other factors affecting quality and productivity in the workplace.