Assembly Technician

BTC Electronic Components, Inc., is a franchised/authorized stocking and value-added assembly supplier of connectors, backshells, and interconnect accessories. We also manufacturer cable assemblies and wire harnesses. Founded in 1980, BTC has been designing and supplying interconnect solutions to the aerospace, military, medical, industrial, energy, and transportation industries for more than 35 years.

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,200 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

The entry-level Harness Assembler/Assembly Technician position will play a key role within a team that will work together to assemble our customer’s product. The ability to perform effectively in a manufacturing environment and in conjunction with meeting delivery schedules and customer requirements is critical to this position. This position will be based in Wake Forest, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as cables and harnesses.
• Production of wire harness and cable assemblies using hand and/or power tools, including specialized crimpers, drills, soldering tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, wire strippers, precision measuring instruments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process.
• Must be able to be trained and certified to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610, J-Std-001.
• Routes and ties wires to form wire harnesses used in electrical equipment.
• Determine and identify materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Ensure the wire harness meets our quality by testing the wires with a tester.
• Form wire harness by wrapping and tying wires together.
• Completing the assembly of the harness by color, length of the wire, and marking.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent experience in the electronic industry.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures.
• Familiarity with assembly tools, processes, and terminology.
• Must understand proper crimping and stripping methods.
• Ability to distinguish colors is required.
• Technical knowledge of electronics and mechanical designs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Understanding or experience with regulatory requirements and general safety.
• Self-motivated team player.

BTC Electronic Components, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.