Cable Assembly Technician

Cable Assembly TechnicianLocation(s) Kansas City, Missouri Company Smiths Interconnect Career Field Operations & Manufacturing Job Number 191337Our TeamWhat You Will DoInterprets 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 competitor's 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.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Must have basic math skillsAbility to interpret and perform assembly functionsAbility to follow detailed written or verbal instructionsAbility to read and interpret engineering drawingsAbove average manual dexterity and the ability to work with very small partsAbility to work with othersMust have excellent eye/hand coordinationAbility to use microscopes, comparator, and other measuring devices3+ years' experience soldering3+ years' experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wiresIPC J and A certificationsIPC 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 stakeholdersIdentified training mandatory for the role to be completed competentlyJ-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620 certification or extensive hands-on trainingKey Internal & External Stakeholders & RelationshipsWork with Supervisor to meet production demandsDirect report to SupervisorAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission?critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high?reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high?reliability interconnect solutions.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.