Cable Fabrication Technician

Location: North Charleston

** Description*
* SAIC is seeking multiple levels of  
** Cable Fabrication Technicians
** to join our team in  
** North Charleston, SC
** to support the  
** USMC
* * to perform cable fabrication work by reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to assemble cables.

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* Job Description:

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* + Perform cable fabrication work for multiple government projects

+ Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and cable run sheets to verify correct build of cables

+ Assemble cables to specifications via cable run sheets and/or schematics; to include but not limited to multi-pin connectors and RF cables

+ Assemble cable harnesses and junction box assemblies; including MIL-SPEC cylindrical connectors, back shells, terminal boxes, and radio frequency (RF)

+ Proficient in the use, care and maintenance of crimp tools, heat gun, and various electrical and mechanical tools

+ Maintain, troubleshoot, test and check all of the cables that are built and produced in the shop using TMDE (test, measure, and diagnostic equipment)

+ Keep accurate inventories of all tools and materials on hand

** Qualifications*
* ** Required

Education and Experience:

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* Education:

** High School diploma or GED.  Formal electronics training from:
Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or four (4) year electronics apprentice program. Formal electronics training, to include:
Installation Tasks, Soldering, Cable Dressing, Cable Tray, Conduit, and Making/Repairing Connectors

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* Experience:

** experience with electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout

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* Additional Requirements:

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* + Must have experience with cable fabrication, to include assembling connectors, cable harnesses, junction boxes, etc

+ Must have related experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance

+ Must be proficient with all tools related to cable fabrication

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* Physical Requirements:

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* + Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis

+ Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand or squat for extended periods

+ Must be able to walk distances of at least one-half mile daily

+ Must be able to repeatedly manipulate and handle objects needed for cable fabrication, including reaching, grasping, twisting, turning and operating equipment and tools

+ Must be able to move and arrange heavy cable supplies and electronic equipment

** Required Clearance:*
* + Must be able to obtain a Public Trust; SAIC will help to obtain;
Active DoD Clearance accepted

+ Must be a current U.S. Citizen

REQNUMBER: 2600640

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