Cable Fabricator Job at General Dynamics Information Technology, Chesapeake, VA

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cable Fabricator to manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test electrical cable and wire-harness assemblies used in military and defense systems. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and work instructions while meeting strict quality, safety, and configuration-control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, and bundle wires and cables.
  • Assemble military-grade cable and wire-harness assemblies according to drawings and specifications.
  • Install connectors, backshells, contacts, shielding, labels, sleeving, and heat-shrink materials.
  • Use hand tools, crimpers, soldering equipment, wire-processing equipment, and electrical test instruments.
  • Perform continuity, insulation-resistance, and point-to-point testing.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and bills of material.
  • Verify materials, dimensions, pin locations, polarity, workmanship, and traceability.
  • Document production and inspection results accurately.
  • Identify and report defects, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming material.
  • Follow ESD controls, safety procedures, quality requirements, and configuration-management practices.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Support rework, repair, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • [2–5] years of cable fabrication, wire-harness assembly, electronics manufacturing, or related experience.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
  • Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable routing.
  • Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, and standard measuring tools.
  • Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow controlled processes and maintain accurate records.
  • AA/AS degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience producing cables or harnesses for military, aerospace, naval, or other high-reliability applications.
  • Current or previous J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
  • Experience with MIL-DTL connectors, coaxial cable, shielded cable, fiber optics, or RF assemblies.
  • Familiarity with first-article inspection, in-process inspection, and nonconformance reporting.
  • Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality environment.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production environment. Employees may be required to stand or sit for extended periods, use small hand tools, and work around soldering equipment and production machinery.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

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