Cable and Wire Harness Assembler

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Full Time MIDDLETOWN, OH, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Join the high-reliability manufacturing team at NuWaves RF Solutions as a Cable and Wire Harness Assembler
. In this role, you will play a vital part in building mission‑critical RF assemblies, custom cable harnesses, and electro‑mechanical interconnects used in defense, aerospace, and commercial RF systems.

You will work with precision hand tools, semi‑automated equipment, and testing instruments to assemble and inspect complex wiring assemblies in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 standards. We value craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in an AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality environment.

• Harness & Cable Fabrication: Assemble custom wire harnesses, multi‑conductor cables, discrete wire assemblies, and electro‑mechanical sub‑assemblies according to engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and standard work instructions.
• Wire & Coaxial Cable Prep: Cut, strip, assemble, and terminate flexible, conformable, and semi‑rigid RF/microwave coaxial cables with various connector interfaces (SMA, SMP, BNC, Type‑N, Micro‑D, D‑Sub, circular connectors).
• Crimping & Soldering: Perform high‑reliability hand soldering (wire-to-terminal, cup terminals, grounding shields) and precision mechanical crimping following IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Heat Shrink & Shielding: Apply heat‑shrink tubing, EMI/RFI shielding braids, over braiding, and protective jacketing using heat guns and specialized fixtures.
• Inspection & Quality Verification: Visually inspect completed harnesses against IPC-A-620 criteria (Class 2/3) for proper pin retention, strip lengths, solder joints, crimp integrity, and overall workmanship.
• Electrical Testing: Perform point‑to‑point continuity, resistance, short checks, and insulation/dielectric withstanding voltage (Hi‑Pot) testing using digital multimeters (DMM) and automated cable analyzers.
• Documentation & Compliance: Follow assembly work routers, record traceability data, document non‑conformances, and maintain ESD‑safe workstation cleanliness.

• Standards &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 is strongly preferred (IPC J‑STD‑001 or IPC‑A‑610 is a plus).
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read and interpret technical wire run lists, point‑to‑point schematics, mechanical drawings, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with precision wire strippers, hand/pneumatic crimpers, contact insertion/extraction tools, soldering irons, heat guns, torque wrenches, and basic measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
• RF & Mil‑Spec
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with RF coax termination and mil‑spec circular or micro‑miniature connectors is highly desirable.
• Testing
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience operating digital multimeters, cable harness testers (e.g., Cirris / CAMI), and basic continuity/resistance test fixtures.
• Manual Dexterity: Excellent fine‑motor skills, hand‑eye coordination, and color vision for accurate wire identification and high‑density connector assembly.
• Quality Mindset: Understanding of ESD control procedures, FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 aerospace quality practices.