Wire and Cable Assembly Technician

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lonestar Electrical Supply is seeking a skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented Wire and Cable Assembly Technician to join its production team. The position builds, terminates, tests, and inspects cable assemblies and wire harnesses to customer specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with cable and connector assembly, can accurately interpret drawings and work instructions, and is committed to quality workmanship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Fiber optic assembly and testing experience is strongly preferred. The position also supports production operations through documentation, equipment and workstation upkeep, communication of production issues, and assistance with material handling, kitting, inventory, packaging, and shipping preparation. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience building cable assemblies, wire harnesses, or related electrical or electronic assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions.
Experience working with wire, cable, connectors, terminals, and associated components.
Proficiency with crimping tools, wire strippers, cutters, soldering equipment, and common hand tools.
Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform prolonged standing and repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work around production equipment in conditions that may include heat, noise, and varying warehouse temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Fiber optic assembly, termination, splicing, and testing experience.
IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, FOA CFOT, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, bills of materials, and work orders to build products to specification.
Build, assemble, route, bundle, label, and finish cable assemblies and wire harnesses using various cable types, connectors, terminals, and related components.
Measure, cut, strip, crimp, solder, and terminate copper and fiber optic cables according to customer and industry standards.
Perform fiber optic termination, splicing, inspection, cleaning, and testing as required.
Conduct continuity, hipot, functional, and fiber optic testing to verify product quality and performance.
Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, labeling, pinouts, lengths, and compliance with customer requirements.
Complete production, testing, and quality documentation, and identify and report nonconforming materials or workmanship issues.
Operate and maintain assembly tools, test equipment, and workstations safely and in an organized manner.
Communicate material shortages, drawing discrepancies, tooling concerns, and production issues to supervisors as needed.
Assist with material handling, kitting, inventory, packaging, shipping preparation, and other shop duties as assigned.