Cable Assembler

Description

o Overall position description:

· Fabricate wire and cable harness assemblies under direct supervision using appropriate tools and documentation

o Essential functions of the job:

· Cut and strip wire to specifications

· Crimp terminals to wire ends

· Insert pins in connectors

· Install and shrink insulation sleeving

· Install cable ties

· Assemble simple harnesses

· Perform simple mechanical assembly

Requirements

o Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understand,       and execute instruction from management

· Use appropriate hand tools to cut, strip, pin, and tin wire

· Route and tie cable assemblies 

o Required education and experience:

· Prefer a high school diploma or 6 months experience in the electronics industry 

· Must be able to obtain or be currently certified to: Workmanship Requirements for Electronics and Cable Assemblies in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 

o A description of the physical demands:

· Must be capable of performing repetitive motion tasks. 

· Sufficient strength in hands to use hand tools for extended periods to crimp pins on wires

· Must be able to differentiate colors

· Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds

· Ability to sit and/or stand for 2-hour periods

· Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

o A description of Safety requirements:

· Safety glasses required when cutting wire with hand tools or cleaning with alcohol

VIRTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the VIRTEX Plano, Texas facility a successful applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).