Testing Technician

Trexon•Braintree, MA

22h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) is an engineering and custom cable manufacturing company based in Boston, Massachusetts, FEC is AS9100D certified and provides custom cable design and assembly to defense and aerospace customers. Our major customers include leading defense contractors such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and The United States Government. FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Testing Technician in the Quality Control Department. The Testing Technician is responsible for testing cable and wire products to ensure they meet all quality standards, specifications, and regulations. This includes performing electrical tests, and functional tests. The QC Tester must also be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications. This position requires the use of High Voltage, all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment must be followed. The Testing Technician is a respectful team-player that works well with diverse internal team members. This position is ambitious, self-motivated, results-driven, and demonstrates problem solving skills with sound judgment. This role is also responsive, flexible, accessible, detail oriented, willing to embrace change and proactively adjust plans. Partnering with and elevating others by communicating with peers to increase awareness and ensure team success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry.
Experience performing electrical and functional testing desired.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills.
Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual and electrical tests on cable and wire products to ensure they meet performance requirements.
When required, perform functional tests on cable and wire products to ensure they operate as designed.
Document the results of all tests. Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation into internal database.
Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or product to Quality Manager.
Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues.
Comply with company policies and quality management system.
Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
When needed, troubleshoot nonconforming cables, fill out nonconformance reports and communicates findings to Quality Manager.