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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 6 hours ago

Technician VI

San Diego California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. The Cable Technician will be responsible for repairing wiring assemblies, building cables, and performing various assembly tasks to meet IPC standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Repair wiring assemblies and soldering fine pitch components to meet IPC610 class 3 requirements

Build various cables that meet IPC620 Class 3 requirements

Determine and/or follow methods and sequences of operations in performing assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units

Ability to comprehend assembly drawings and or written instructions

Must be able to obtain measurements from tools such as measuring tapes, scales, calipers, etc

Must be able to know how to crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling

Label assemblies in accordance with drawing specifications

Soldering-tinning wire, splices (lap/hook) connections

Performs complex but repetitive tasks in preparation for electronic and/or mechanical assembly

Familiar with basic hand tools, cutters, wire strippers, hand crimpers, scissors, soldering iron and heat gun

Willing to grow and maintain positive attitude

Certification in IPC610, IPC620 and J-standard is a plus

Experience in material potting is a plus

Ability to work in Fiber Optic Cables, and RF cables

Assembles, disassembles and modifies assemblies according to specifications

Performs 5s housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks

Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays as needed to meet schedule deadlines

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

IPC610 certificationIPC620 certificationJ-standard certificationCable assemblySoldering skillsHand tool proficiencyComplex problem solvingComputer operations knowledgePositive attitude

Required

Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with nine or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment

Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction

Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials

Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required