Knowledge: Training will be provided on internal FEC/Trexon processes and systems, as required for this position. Training for the role will include removing wire, insulation, tinning the wire, using a crimp tool to crimp a contact onto the wire, and using proper insertion tools to insert wires into connectors.
Skills: We look for team members who demonstrate attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity, pride of workmanship and an ability to understand training principles for proper cable and wire manufacturing techniques.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Specific Position Duties
Essential functions of the job
Wire measurement (SAE Standards)
Wire insulation removal
Use of a heat gun to flow solder, solder sleeves, and shrink heat shrink insulation
Use of crimp tools to properly crimp pins on wire
Checking for electrical conductivity with a low-voltage wire buzzer to make sure the prepared wire and contact show electrical continuity
Removal or separation of metal shield bread on wire with a razor blade and a small pick to terminate the shield braid and expose the wire conductors underneath the shielding
Advanced skills required upon completion of training includes
Tinning of wire
Solder application to wire, contact pins and sockets, and terminal lugs
Ability to understand numbers and letter symbols on a wiring diagram
Good workmanship in accordance with IPC- 620 cable manufacturing
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.
