Assembly Technician

Cable & Wire Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Assemblers in Florham Park, NJ

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Position : Cable & Wire Assembler

Location : Florham Park, New Jersey

Shifts : 6:00am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay : $20.50/hour ; Overtime: $30.75/hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cable Assembler to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling cable harnesses by following assembly drawings and performing various cable harnessing activities. This role requires programming and operating assembly machines, ensuring quality assurance, and participating in Lean manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cable harnesses using assembly drawings and perform activities such as cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and labeling.

• Program and operate assembly machines for cable cutting, stripping, and crimping, including machines like Komax, Schleuniger, and Zoller & Fröhlich.

• Maintain machines and coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance is completed on time.

• Perform self-inspection of assemblies to achieve zero defects and support final inspection activities with the QC team.

• Participate in Lean manufacturing activities like 5S and Poka-yoke to improve the production process.

• Manufacture high-quality cable assemblies within the defined schedule to ensure timely shipments to customers.

• Assist with environmental regulations by segregating and recycling cable, PVC, and metal scrap as per defined EMS procedures.

Essential Skills

• Assembly, cable, crimping, soldering, and wiring skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.

• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use time efficiently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• Adherence to safety policies, procedures, and OSHA guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma.

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing cable assemblies using automatic/semi-automatic machines, hand tools, and soldering operations.

• Knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S and JIT is preferred.

• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fairfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.