Testing Technician

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) is an engineering and custom cable manufacturing company based in Boston, Massachusetts. FEC is AS9100D certified and provides custom cable design and assembly to defense and aerospace customers, including major contractors such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and the United States Government.

FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Testing Technician in the Quality Control Department.

• Conduct visual and electrical tests on cable and wire products to ensure they meet performance requirements.
• When required, perform functional tests on cable and wire products to ensure they operate as designed.
• Document the results of all tests. Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation in the internal database.
• Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or product to the Quality Manager.
• Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Comply with company policies and the quality management system.
• Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• When needed, troubleshoot nonconforming cables, fill out nonconformance reports and communicate findings to the Quality Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry.
• Experience performing electrical and functional testing desired.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; crouch; stoop; walk; talk; hear; use hands to handle or feel assemblies;

reach with hands and arms for materials and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. They must also have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

• Waiting period may apply.
• Only full‑time employees eligible.

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

8‑hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, Overtime available

Job Type: Full‑time

Work Setting:
In‑person

As set forth in FEC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.