Cable Assembler

Job Title: Cable Assembly Technician $21-26/hr

Job Description

The Cable Assembly Technician role supports cable assembly, wire harness assembly, box-build, enclosure assembly. You will assemble cables, wiring, connectors, harnesses, subassemblies, and electromechanical products by following bills of materials, drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cables, wire harnesses, connectors, and enclosures.

• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, label, route, and secure wires and cables as required for each build.

• Install connectors, terminals, hardware, fasteners, brackets, panels, printed circuit boards, and other mechanical or electrical components into assemblies and enclosures.

• Read and follow bills of materials, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, travelers, process labels, and internal production documentation accurately.

• Complete production documentation, tracking records, labels, and process records accurately.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in cable assembly, wire harness assembly, electronics assembly, electromechanical assembly, machine operation, or a similar hands-on manufacturing role.

• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, continuity testing, labeling, harness routing, and connector pinning.

• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, or similar electronics workmanship standards.

• Experience with hand soldering, rework, inspection, or basic electronics troubleshooting.

• Experience using a variety of hand tools and basic production equipment for cutting, stripping, crimping, and fastening.

• Experience with microscopic assembly or robotics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience repairing or building computers, or wiring cables, either professionally or as a hobby.

• Experience in both surface mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering and assembly processes.

• Exposure to SMT soldering and SMT assembly in a manufacturing or electronics environment.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.

• Mechanical assembly experience, including working with brackets, panels, and enclosures.

• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and support multiple product types in a high-mix environment.

• Willingness to learn new processes, standards, and tools, and to share knowledge with other team members.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, on-site manufacturing operation offering consistent full-time work at 40 hours per week with a first-shift schedule. Overtime may be available and occasionally required based on production schedules. The organization offers flexible day-shift scheduling options aligned with business needs and provides flexibility to adjust hours when needed for personal scheduling needs, supporting work-life balance. After 90 days of employment, you can access fully employer-paid individual health insurance, along with additional options for dental, vision, life, paid time off, and disability coverage.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment at a stable, on-site facility in Westerville, OH. You will work primarily on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with potential overtime depending on production needs. The facility is fairly climate controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent work environment while you perform precision cable, harness, and electromechanical assembly tasks

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westerville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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 Westerville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.