Cable Assembly Technician

Smiths Group

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profile Job Location:

Kansas City, KS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Job Purpose:

  • Performs assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints.
  • Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic electro-mechanical mechanical or measurement systems.
  • Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring component installation hand soldering cable harnessing and fitting on prototype and assembly units.
  • Performs test and production machine setups while adhering to tolerancing stated in component/assembly drawings.
  • Provides feedback to Engineering on process fixture and documentation improvement opportunities.
  • Testing/Evaluation/Assembly of Company and competitors products and components.
  • Separates non-conforming product from conforming product. 
  • Knowledge of quality system documentation and the interrelation of the complete quality system.
  • Meets the required rate of production for the product being produced.
  • May be responsible for closing jobs and pulling production schedule for the team.
  • Requisitions and communicates maintenance needs for special set-up and complicated machine adjustments. 
  • Knowledge of established site processes for the product being produced.
  • Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs policies procedures and training requirements.

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have basic math skills
  • Ability to interpret and perform assembly functions
  • Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Above average manual dexterity and the ability to work with very small parts
  • Ability to work with others
  • Must have excellent eye/hand coordination
  • Ability to use microscopes comparator and other measuring devices
  • 3 years experience soldering
  • 3 years experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires
  • IPC J and A certifications
  • IPC A 610 certification which covers wire and cable assembly.

Planning and Decision Making:

  • Maintain work schedules that will meet customer requirements.
  • Adapt to daily changes in production and meet shipping schedules.
  • Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination.

Impact and Scope: 

  • Communication with Lead and Supervisor with issues that will compromise quality.
  • Kansas City location as well as other Smiths Interconnect stakeholders

Identified training mandatory for the role to be completed competently

  • J-STD-001 IPC-610 IPC-620 certification or extensive hands-on training

Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships

  • Work with Supervisor to meet production demands
  • Direct report to Supervisor

Travel %: 0%

Security: US Citizen or Permanent Resident status not required


Additional Information :

Why Smiths Interconnect

  • Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group a global engineering leader youll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
  • Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
  • Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary benefits package and performance-related incentives.
  • Location: Milpitas is an exciting city with a tech sector and vibrant cultural scene making it a great place to live and work.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Job Purpose: Performs assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools.Responsibilities: Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints.Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic...
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Key Skills

  • Crane
  • Hand Tools
  • Calipers
  • Basic Math
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Assembly Experience
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Schematics
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Soldering
  • Power Tools
  • Manufacturing

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Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the world’s evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisions—John Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more

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