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Molding Technician
Job Description
Reports To: Molding Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00
Position Summary
The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.
The First Electronics Corporation’s Molding Technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining molding machines to over-mold electrical cable harnesses and components. This position is also responsible for the assembly and manufacturing of various types of cables used in electrical and electronic systems and for ensuring the quality and functionality of the cables produced are up to standards.
The First Electronic Corporation’s Molding Technician is a respectful, team-player that works well with diverse internal team members. This position is ambitious, self-motivated, results-driven, and demonstrates problem solving skills with sound judgment. This role is responsive, accessible, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience with cable manufacturing or working with rubber materials, cable types, connectors, and electrical components is desired but not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge: No prior knowledge is required. Training will be provided on reading electrical schematics, blueprint drawings, and internal FEC/Trexon processes and systems.
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.
Essential Position Duties
- Perform the assembly of cables according to specific work instructions, engineering drawings, or diagrams.
- Set up and start up molding machines using appropriate rubber materials such as polyurethane and elastomers.
- Document mold changes and machine adjustments.
- Operate various tools, machinery, and equipment required to over-mold cable assemblies, including heat guns and molding presses.
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of equipment to maximize productivity and safety.
- Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Comply with company policies and quality management systems.
- Ensure cables meet quality standards and specifications.
- Identify any defects or issues, such as loose connections, improper soldering, or damaged insulation, to maintain the integrity of the final product.
- Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.
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.
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Job Description
Termination Technician
FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Reports To: Termination Supervisor
Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00
Direct Reports: None
Summary
The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.
The First Electronics Corporation (FEC)’s wire and cable termination team is responsible for ensuring wire signals and the electrical integrity of wire performance meet the requirements of the customers’ designs and expectations. This position is responsible for wire preparation, insulation removal, pin crimping onto the end of an electrical wire conductor that will be inserted or soldered into a connector. Minimum vision (aided with magnification) requirements and an ability to understand and carry out work instructions and take supervisor instruction are also important in this role.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing and proficiency with any of the tasks detailed below is strongly desired and a major advantage, as well as being able to communicate and share in the English language; however, is not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job
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.
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Job Description
Termination Technician
Pay Range: $15.69 - $25.00
Summary
The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.
The First Electronics Corporation (FEC)’s wire and cable termination team is responsible for ensuring wire signals and the electrical integrity of wire performance meet the requirements of the customers’ designs and expectations. This position is responsible for wire preparation, insulation removal, pin crimping onto the end of an electrical wire conductor that will be inserted or soldered into a connector. Minimum vision (aided with magnification) requirements and an ability to understand and carry out work instructions and take supervisor instruction are also important in this role.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing and proficiency with any of the tasks detailed below is strongly desired and a major advantage, as well as being able to communicate and share in the English language; however, is not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job
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.
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Kitting Clerk
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Production
SUPERVISOR: Production Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: None.
Position Summary
The Kitting Clerk is responsible for accurately pulling and preparing materials, components, and documentation required for cable assembly work orders. This role plays a vital part in ensuring production efficiency and minimizing downtime by maintaining organized kits and verifying all items are complete and ready for assembly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Experience:
- 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, production, or inventory-related role, preferably in electronics or cable assembly manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
Knowledge:
- Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs), part numbers, and kit requirements.
- Basic understanding of inventory control and manufacturing processes.
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and production documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- The ability to communicate with managers, engineering and quality regarding production and quality status and issues.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel or inventory systems.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred)
Job Responsibilities
- Pull and verify parts, materials, and documentation required for production work orders based on BOMs and kit lists.
- Ensure all kit contents are accurate, complete, and properly labeled before release to production.
- Maintain kit integrity by organizing and packaging materials efficiently and securely.
- Communicate material shortages or discrepancies to purchasing, production, or inventory control personnel.
- Return excess or unused materials to inventory upon kit completion.
- Maintain accurate records of kitted and de-kitted materials in the inventory system.
- Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and shelf audits as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company 5S or lean practices.
- Support cross-functional teams as required to ensure on-time production readiness.
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.
Internal and External Relationships
Internal: Daily coordination with Production, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
External: Occasional contact with suppliers or vendors may be required to verify part or material issues via purchasing or supply chain channels.
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, and sit for extended periods. They must also have the ability to see details clearly at close range (within a few feet) and have precise coordination of fingers for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small components. The employee must efficiently use one or both hands, alone or with the arm, to handle or assemble objects and have the capability to lift up to 35 pounds.
This role also requires frequent bending, kneeling, and the ability to climb and work on ladders daily. Individuals should be comfortable working at various heights and performing physical tasks that may place stress on the knees or lower back. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Pay: $18-22/hr (depending on experience)
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