Cable & Harness Assembler

The Company

The Cristek group is seeking a talented team player to join our team at our Billerica, MA facility. The successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future

With over 40 years of expertise designing and manufacturing micro- miniature and nano-miniature connectors, complex cable assemblies, twist capsules and mechanisms, the Cristek group offers tailored solutions to seamlessly connect you to your mission. The Cristek group's consistent, near-perfect performance, has earned it a position as preferred supplier to several major military/aerospace prime contractors and is a testament to its ability to operate a process-disciplined and metric- based business while maintaining its customer-focused, entrepreneurial roots.

Cristek is a Qnnect Company, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with revenues above $80 million and ~350 employees across multiple locations, is certified in many industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, Etc.) and is compliant with U.S. government DFAR and ITAR requirements.

The Position

The Cable & Harness Assembler position will play a key role within a team that will work together to assemble our customer’s product. The ability to perform effectively in a manufacturing environment and in conjunction with meeting delivery schedules and customer requirements is critical to this position.

• This position will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as cables and harnesses.
• Ability to read and understand, in English, the customer Drawings, Parts List, Wire List, Processes, Specifications, and assembly Routers for step-by-step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly.
• Production of wire harness and cable assemblies using hand and/or power tools (including specialized crimpers, soldering tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, wire strippers and cutters, precision measuring instruments, etc.).
• Ability to use measuring devices and understand how to read them.
• Daily cable and harness techniques (wire cutting, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc.).
• Performing continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.
• Conduct in-process inspections on product in accordance with quality specifications.
• Ability to read and write in English and fill in Work Order information and sign off on Router Operations.
• Perform rework on required assemblies by following authorized work instructions via Rework Router.
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies at 1st, 2nd and final tests.
• Ability to use Microsoft Access to check-out and check-in tools (crimp tools, test fixtures, mold fixtures and harness boards) used during production.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process.

Education and Experience

• Electro-Mechanical assembly experience
• Strong crimping, connectorization, and soldering skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail is critical and required for this position
• High School Diploma
• J-STD Certification is preferred but not required
• IPC-620 Certification is preferred but not required

Required Skills & Working Conditions

• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking/understanding English
• Must be able to pass Visual Acuity requirements (color, depth perception and field of vision)
• Must be able to work under a microscope for inspection purposes
• Must be able to pass Manual Dexterity requirements (handling small parts effectively, demonstrate fine motor skills and dexterity to manipulate tweezers, small pliers and parts with speed and precision)
• Must be able to use and understand how to read measuring devices
• Must be able to have steady hand in applying epoxy to cable assembly and meet customer specifications
• Perform a number of complex, sometimes repetitive, electro-mechanical assembly operations of wire harnessing parts, components and subassemblies
• Must possess sufficient hand and upper body strength and gross motor skills to route cable bundles of various sizes and weights (cable assemblies regularly weigh in excess of 20 lbs. and some exceed several hundred lbs. and need to be moved around on large wooden spools).
• Must possess sufficient hand and upper body strength in carrying harness boards to and from their storage area (averaging 20+ lbs. and the size of a sheet of plywood – 4’ x 8’)
• Must be able to demonstrate Technical Literacy (ability to read and accurately interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, Parts Lists and blueprints or demonstrate the ability to learn this process)
• Must be able to sit for sustained periods of time (3-4 hours at a time)
• Must follow strong safety standards
• Must possess attention to detail
• ·Must be able to work as part of a team

At Cristek, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package reflects this commitment. Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance benefits: We provide our employees with access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When the private equity firm that currently owns us sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) Matching: We offer up to 4% of 401(k) matching to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, etc.

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.?

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.