Cable Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of Cable Fabrication Technicians to join our team in North Charleston, SC to support the USMC to perform cable fabrication work by reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to assemble cables.

Job Description:

• Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables
• Assemble cables to specifications via cable run sheets and/or schematics; to include but not limited to multi-pin connectors and RF cables
• Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and radio frequency (RF)
• Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test and check all of the cables that are built and produced in the shop using TMDE (test, measure, and diagnostic equipment)
• Keep accurate inventories of all tools and materials on hand

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Education: High School diploma or GED. Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or four (4) year electronics apprentice program. Formal electronics training, to include: Installation Tasks, Soldering, Cable Dressing, Cable Tray, Conduit, and Making/Repairing Connectors
• Experience: experience with electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout

Additional Requirements:

• Must have experience with cable fabrication, to include assembling connectors, cable harnesses, junction boxes, etc
• Must have related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance
• Must be proficient with all tools related to cable fabrication

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand or squat for extended periods
• Must be able to walk distances of at least one-half mile daily
• Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools
• Must be able to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment

Required Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; SAIC will help to obtain; Active DoD Clearance accepted
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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