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May monitor and verify quality in accordance with control procedures.\r\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\nBuilds and maintains electrical wiring systems and harnesses by following blueprints and schematics.\r\nMay perform duties as required in assembly of electronic equipment such as cables, harnesses, chassis, and printed circuit boards, or may perform mechanical assembly of panels, LRU's, batteries, and servo motors.\r\nMay disassemble, modify, rework, and reassemble assemblies or subassemblies.\r\nRepair wiring assemblies and soldering electronic components to meet IPC610 class 3 requirements.\r\nBuild various cables that meet IPC620 Class 3 requirements.\r\nDetermine and/or follow methods and sequences of operations in performing assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units.\r\nAbility to comprehend assembly drawings and or written instructions.\r\nMust be able to obtain measurements from tools such as measuring tapes, scales, calipers, etc.\r\nMust be able to know how to crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.\r\nLabel assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications.\r\nPerforms complex but repetitive tasks in preparation for electronic and/or mechanical assembly.\r\nFamiliar with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron and heat gun.\r\nFamiliar with multimeters, milliohm meter, and power supplies is a plus.\r\nWilling to grow and maintain positive attitude.\r\nCertification in IPC610 and IPC620 is a plus.\r\nExperience in material potting is a plus.\r\nAbility to work in Fiber Optic Cables, and RF cables is a plus.\r\nAssembles, disassembles and modifies assemblies according to specifications.\r\nPerforms 5s housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks.\r\nMust be able to work overtime and weekend as needed to meet schedule deadlines.\r\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\r\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\r\nTravel as needed.\r\n\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\nJob Category\r\nEngineering\r\nTravel Percentage Required\r\n0% - 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