Heilind Electronics

Overview

The Cable Assembly Employee is responsible for building and assembling wire and cable harnesses by following work instructions and drawings. This role involves various tasks such as cutting, crimping, soldering, and ensuring quality standards while working safely with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work orders, routers, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Routes, wraps, laces, ties, and secures wires and cables per drawings and customer specifications.
• Performs crimping, soldering, staking, torquing, press-fitting, bonding, and related assembly operations.
• Attaches ends of wires to components, plugs, or terminal strips.
• Tests wiring continuity with a continuity tester.
• Uses cable testing equipment to troubleshoot problems.
• Marks and labels completed assemblies according to work instructions.
• Installs backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, heat shrink, braiding, and over-molding components.
• Works safely with small tools such as knives, cutters, screwdrivers, wrenches, and wire strippers.
• Complies with all applicable elements of the TREK Quality Management System.
• Pursues continuous improvement through training and process improvement.
• Assembles cable harnesses and subassemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency credential.
• Prior experience in cable assembly preferred.
• Prior solder, fiber optic assembly, wire marking, and electrical testing processes preferred.
• U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as routers, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.
• Understanding of both Imperial and Metric systems.
• Ability to use measuring devices and crimp tools.
• Ability to identify non-conforming products and take corrective action.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete simple first piece builds.