Cable / Assembly Technician

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Biggleswade
Salary
Competitive
Posted
10 Jun 2022
Closes
08 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Cable / Assembly Technician

Term: Full Time (8:00am to 4:00pm)
Remuneration: From GBP12.50Phr.

Our client makes Cable-forms, Populates P.C.B.'s and builds electronic and mechanical assemblies and systems.

Responsibilities:
-To build custom and bespoke cable assemblies, wiring looms, harnesses, conduits and umbilicals. Assemble, wire and test products to customer's wiring schedules, drawings, samples or procedures.
-Update drawings or write build notes and procedures if and when required.

Essential:
-The successful applicant must have previous cabling experience in either an electronic or mechanical assembly environment.
-Know how to strip and terminate wire and cable ends, solder and crimp to a high standard and understand the differences between a good and bad solder joint and crimp termination.
-Be familiar with Heat shrink and various sleeving and braiding products, Identify wires using cable markers, labels, and ties.
-Feel competent using hand tools and automated wire preparation machinery and equipment.
-Be able to Build Cables from a drawing or sample, read and understand wiring diagrams, schedules, and follow written procedures.
-Capable of working under pressure and being prepared to complete jobs on time.
-Some familiarisation of modern manufacturing techniques and components would also be desirable.
-A good understanding of electronic and mechanical practices and principles is essential.
-Knowledge of various types of cable termination methods and components and any other electronic experience would be a significant advantage