Cable Fabricator in Chesapeake, Virginia at General Dynamics Information Technology

USA VA Chesapeake - 1545 Crossways Blvd (VAS102)
Full time
RQ230327
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Electronics, Electronics Repairing, Soldering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cable Fabricator to manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test electrical cable and wire-harness assemblies used in military and defense systems. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and work instructions while meeting strict quality, safety, and configuration-control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, and bundle wires and cables.
• Assemble military-grade cable and wire-harness assemblies according to drawings and specifications.
• Install connectors, backshells, contacts, shielding, labels, sleeving, and heat-shrink materials.
• Use hand tools, crimpers, soldering equipment, wire-processing equipment, and electrical test instruments.
• Perform continuity, insulation-resistance, and point-to-point testing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and bills of material.
• Verify materials, dimensions, pin locations, polarity, workmanship, and traceability.
• Document production and inspection results accurately.
• Identify and report defects, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming material.
• Follow ESD controls, safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration-management practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support rework, repair, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• [2-5] years of cable fabrication, wire-harness assembly, electronics manufacturing, or related experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable routing.
• Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, and standard measuring tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow controlled processes and maintain accurate records.
• AA/AS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing cables or harnesses for military, aerospace, naval, or other high-reliability applications.
• Current or previous J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with MIL-DTL connectors, coaxial cable, shielded cable, fiber optics, or RF assemblies.
• Familiarity with first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and nonconformance reporting.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production environment. Employees may be required to stand or sit for extended periods, use small hand tools, and work around soldering equipment and production machinery.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.83 - $35.94. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Chesapeake

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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