Cable Assembler (San Jose)

Overview

Fortrend Engineering is seeking a Cable Assembler to join our Manufacturing and test department to build and test cables for Automation Equipment used in the Semi-conductor industry including but not limited to Wafer and Mask / Reticle handling robots, automated shipping box openers, SMIF pod and FOUP openers, Mask / Reticle transfer systems, and EFEM's. The ideal candidate requires excellent communication skills, strong cable assembly and test skills, and electro-mechanical assembly skills are a plus.

Job Summary : In this role you will build cable assemblies and harnesses to blueprints, test the cable assemblies, and perform some light mechanical and PCB assembly / repair work.

Functional relationships : Work with Manufacturing, Electrical and Mechanical engineers, technicians, vendors, sales, marketing and other engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates
• Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders and specifications to define sequence of operations, type & size of cable fittings required, quantity and finished dimensions.
• Measures & cuts cable to required length, considering cable stretch and metal flow resulting from swaging operations, using cable cutter or saw.
• Assembles fittings onto cable in specified location.
• Verifies dimensions of cable assembly and position of fittings using measuring instruments.
• Tests holding capacity of cable assembly.
• Repairs / reworks cable assemblies as required.
• May form loops or splices in cables using clamps / fittings or by reweaving cable strands.
• May apply lubricants or protective coatings to cable assemblies.
• May operate crimping machine.
• Mark identifying information on cable assemblies.
• May fabricate cable templates.
• PCB assembly and repair
• Follow assembly instructions
• Redline existing documentation relating to assembly, testing and repair
• Other duties assigned
• Lift up to 25 lbs

Education / Experience

Employee Benefits

Employment Details

Compensation : 63K + depending on experience. Benefit-life insurance, medical / disability insurance, PTO, sick leave, 401k with employer matching

Employment Type : full-time

Experience Level : mid level

Job Title : Cable Assembler

Disclaimer

The appearance, specifications, performance descriptions, comparative data, and other information regarding the products displayed on this website are based on internal testing and experiments conducted in FORTREND's laboratory. This information is for reference purposes only, and the final product may vary.

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