Job Title: Cable Assembler

Job Description

As a Cable Assembler, you will be responsible for building various cables used in aircraft and ground control stations. You will determine and follow methods and sequences of operations for assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units. This role requires following and comprehending assembly drawings or written work instructions, crimping terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling, labeling assemblies according to drawing specifications, and performing soldering tasks including tinning wire, splices, and connections. You will engage in a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly using basic hand tools, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun. Quality monitoring and verification in accordance with control procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble various cables for aircraft and ground control stations.
• Determine and follow methods and sequences of operations for assembly tasks.
• Perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing.
• Follow and comprehend assembly drawings or written work instructions.
• Crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Label assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Perform soldering tasks including tinning wire, splices, and connections.
• Use basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and obligations.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in cable assembly.
• Experience with cable assembly and/or cable harnessing.
• Proficiency in soldering, cable harnessing, assembly, and wire crimping.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and wire lists.
• Skill in crimping terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron, and heat gun.
• Good visual perception and ability to distinguish between colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification IPC/WHMA-A620 is a plus.
• Understanding of 5S and Lean Principles is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Basic understanding of general job aspects with limited technical comprehension.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications related to the position.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy stability and growth opportunities within a world-leading company. Be part of a calm and organized work environment that values employee development and offers plenty of overtime opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of individual work benches/stations equipped with all tools needed for assembly tasks. Employees primarily sit during their work hours. The atmosphere is calm and quiet, emphasizing organization. Personal phones must remain in pockets, and headphones are not allowed. Dress code includes wearing long pants, no loose clothing, clean and appropriate attire, and closed-toed shoes. The 9/80 work week offers shifts from 5 AM-2:30 PM or 3 PM-12:30 AM, with extended work hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $27.26/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.