Quality Control Technician: Cable M-F

RENTEX • Secaucus, NJ

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About The Position

The Quality Control Technician: Cable ensures cable products meet quality standards before reaching customers. The role involves inspecting and testing cable assemblies and components for defects or deviations from specifications, collaborating with production teams on corrective actions, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting quality metrics. The technician supports continuous improvement and compliance with industry regulations to help ensure cable product reliability, safety, and performance.

Cable technicians clean, rewrap, test, and reshelve cables throughout the shift. The work requires standing for the entire shift, and some cables weigh up to 60 pounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality control or inspection within a manufacturing environment, preferably related to cable or wire products.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical testing methods.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in quality assurance, electronics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent cable assembly standards.
• Experience using quality management software and data entry systems.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of cable products to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical testing on cables using specialized equipment to detect faults or performance issues.
• Document inspection results and test data accurately in quality control systems, and generate reports for management review.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and updating quality control procedures and work instructions to improve inspection efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration and proper functioning of inspection and testing equipment.
• Clean, rewrap, test, and reshelve cables throughout the shift.

What This Job Offers

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