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Cable Assembler

*Role: Wire Harness & Cable Assembly Technician* *Location: San Francisco, CA* *Salary: $30/hr to $37/hr* *About the Job* We are establishing a new quick-turn wire harness and cable assembly facility in San Jose. The shop will specialize in building custom harnesses and cable assemblies for hardware startups and equipment manufacturers, with a strong focus on speed, precision, and quality. As the first technician, you will play an important role in establishing the facility's day-to-day operations, setting up the production environment, and helping build processes from the ground up. *What You'll Do*
  • Build custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies using engineering drawings, wire lists, and customer-provided sketches.
  • Inspect and test completed assemblies to ensure they meet IPC/WHMA-A-620 quality standards.
  • Assist with establishing shop workstations, selecting and organizing tooling, and developing work instructions.
  • Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency throughout the assembly process.
  • Help train, guide, and support additional technicians as the shop expands.
*What We're Looking For*
  • Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS certification or higher.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in wire harness manufacturing or cable assembly.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, wire lists, and customer specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to building a new production environment.
*What We Offer*
  • Competitive hourly pay.
  • Opportunity to join a newly established facility in a ground-floor technical role.
  • Hands-on involvement in setting up shop operations and production processes.
  • Career growth opportunities, with potential to advance into a Lead Technician or Supervisor position as the facility grows.
Pay: $30.93 - $37.43 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
  • This is an 4 Weeks contract Role will that works for you ?
Experience:
  • wire harnesses and cable assemblies: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person