Cable Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Sponsorship Notice:   ATR International, Inc. cannot sponsor work visas (H-1B, F-1 STEM OPT with I-983, or similar). Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization.

• Duration: 6+ Months (With strong potential for extension or performance-based renewal)
• Pay Rate: $25.96/hr (1st Shift: 5am–2:30pm) or $27.26/hr (2nd Shift: 3pm–12:30am)

(Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.)

Role Summary

Under general supervision, this position performs precision electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies. This includes bench soldering, component population,  mechanical chassis wiring, heavy crimping , and cable harnessing. You will be responsible for following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering schematics to install components using precision hand tools  and/or magnifying equipment , ensuring all units flawlessly pass mandatory defense-grade inspection procedures.  We highly value military veterans, aerospace technicians, and automotive technicians with strong mechanical wiring and troubleshooting fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Assembly & Wiring: Build, prep, route, and populate printed circuit boards (PCBs),  chassis assemblies , cables, and complex harnesses using advanced hand tools and soldering irons.
• Crimping & Harnessing: Utilize manual and pneumatic crimpers, wire strippers, and torque tools to build high-reliability wire lists and cable configurations.
• Bench Operations: Utilize standard hand tools, magnifying lamps,  or microscopes to perform surface-mount, through-hole, or mechanical adjustments.
• Rework & Quality Control: Perform component-level desoldering, rework, and modification on delicate circuit boards or wiring contact points while monitoring quality standards.
• Technical Compliance: Follow blueprint requirements to ensure all solder joints, mechanical fasteners, and wire routings strictly hold tolerances to aerospace and defense specifications.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a pristine, ESD-safe workspace and strictly adhere to all aerospace, defense, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Required for immediate defense facility and military site access).
• Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of dedicated electronics manufacturing,  aerospace maintenance, automotive electrical, or military mechanical/electrical experience .
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wire run lists while demonstrating expert proficiency with hand tools, crimpers, wire strippers, and soldering irons. (Formal IPC-A-610 or J-STD certs are a plus, but not required if equivalent hands-on military or mechanical expertise is proven).
• Visual Ability: Exceptional manual dexterity and sharp visual perception, including the specific ability to perform fine-detail bench work and accurately distinguish color-coded wiring.
• Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.
• Flexibility: Capable of passing a hands-on practical wiring/soldering bench assessment, and flexible to work extended hours/overtime when required.

Benefits:

• Insurance: Offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages, plus voluntary life and supplemental income insurance for full-time employees (averaging 30+ hours/week).
• Retirement: Includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a company match (eligible after 1 year of employment).
• Perks & Time Off: Provides commuter benefits, employee discount programs, referral rewards, and accrued sick leave in accordance with state and local laws.

\nCompany Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.