Cable Assembler - Full Time Days

About the role

A staffing agency is recruiting, on behalf of its client, an experienced Cable Assembler for a full-time days position in the Stoke/Cheshire area. The role covers cable assembly, wiring harness and loom fabrication, box and panel assembly and over-moulding, and calls for a high level of precision and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

• Cable assembly: cut, strip, crimp, solder and terminate wires and cables to specification
• Build wiring harnesses and looms to engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Assemble electrical boxes and panels with cables, connectors, switches and other components
• Operate over-moulding equipment to encapsulate cables and connectors
• Read electrical schematics, technical drawings and assembly instructions
• Inspect and test assembled products, and troubleshoot wiring and connection problems
• Follow safety protocols and industry standards, and suggest process improvements
• Maintain assembly logs, test results and quality check records

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in cable assembly, wiring harness/loom fabrication, box/panel assembly and over-moulding
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, materials and tools
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and schematics
• Attention to detail and strong troubleshooting skills
• Manual dexterity and ability to stand or sit for long periods in a production environment
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent preferred; aerospace, automotive or defence experience a plus

Required skills

• Soldering, crimping, wire stripping and terminating
• Use of hand tools, power tools and precision measurement instruments