Job Title: Materials Handler  

Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.  

Summary:  

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) is an engineering and custom cable manufacturing company. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, FEC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and provides custom cable design and assembly to defense and aerospace customers. Our major customers include leading defense contractors such as Raytheon, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and The United States Government. 

Minimum Qualifications Experience: UPS and FedEx or other shipping software 

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assembles and packs orders and items securely and effectively to minimize breakage 

• Carefully builds and wraps pallets for secure shipment with freight carriers 

• Verifies and records shipment data to ensure accuracy of the shipments and orders 

• Processes and maintains shipment data through ERP system to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided as needed 

• Transports packages, raw materials, and goods to employees in various departments as needed to meet production requirements 

• Prepares area for daily shipment by replenishing shipping supplies, and assembling cardboard boxes and pallets 

• This position provides support and interacts with all FEC employees including business owners, the greater management team, and team members in Production, Administration, Quality, and other departments 

• Assemble kits with necessary materials for production jobs as required 

• Receive and verify all incoming materials, including mate cables to issue to the production floor as needed 

• Conduct weekly cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory records 

• File and scan all accompanying documents (packing slips, certificates) 

• Participate as a team player, assisting other departments or cross-training in other departments during periods of reduced activity  

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee must 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. 

Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC), a Trexon Company – part of Amphenol (a public parent company), is actively seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This role supports the accounting function for the Business Unit (BU) by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with key accounting processes. The Senior Accountant plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and contributing to informed financial decision-making.

Reporting directly to FEC’s Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting corporate accounting policies at the BU level and maintaining appropriate internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. This role involves working within ERP systems and other tools to support day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance requirements.

The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include assisting with month-end close, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to support the business. This individual will work closely with the Assistant Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as the Senior Accountant will collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Specific Position Duties

• Support the month-end close process at the BU level, including preparing journal entries, assisting with account reconciliations, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and assisting with inventory accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial data and reports to support business decision-making, including variance analysis related to revenue, costs, and operating expenses.
• Support the Assistant Controller in business reviews, reporting requirements, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and procedures and assist in maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal controls across key accounting areas (cash, AR, AP, inventory, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Procurement, Operations, etc.) to support accurate financial reporting and improve data quality.
• Work with Corporate Accounting and FP&A teams to provide requested financial information and support timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts by gathering data and preparing supporting schedules.
• Support cash management activities, including assisting with cash tracking and forecasting.
• Assist with sales and use tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable state and local requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial performance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to team members and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new systems and processes, and apply knowledge in a dynamic business environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (or similar tools) is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support month-end close and business demands.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA path or MBA preferred.

Experience:   1-3 years of experience in a dedicated accounting/finance function, Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, and other data analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred; experience with Epicor ERP is a plus.
• Exposure to core accounting functions such as general ledger, account reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
• Basic understanding of internal controls and compliance concepts (SOX exposure is a plus).
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems, tools, and processes quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems.

Training will be provided on internal FEC, Trexon and Amphenol processes and systems, as required for this position.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Final Inspector in the Quality Control Department.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting cable and wire products to ensure they meet all quality standards, specifications, and regulations. This includes performing visual inspections, and dimensional measurements. The QC Inspector must also be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.

The Quality Control Inspector 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 also responsive, flexible, accessible, detail oriented, willing to embrace change and proactively adjust plans. Partnering with and elevating others by communicating with peers to increase awareness and ensure team success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect materials, components, and final product to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections of cable and wire products to identify defects.
• Perform incoming inspections as needed, review incoming inspection documentation and scan into database.
• Identify and log incoming shelf-life material. Assist when needed with shelf-life material audits. 
• Perform in-process inspections based on schedule issued by Quality Manager. 
• When required, compile and/or review First Article Inspection Reports for wither incoming product or for product in Final Inspection. 
• When required, assist with document submissions, such as source requests, or First Article Inspection Reports. 
• Measure dimensions of cable and wire products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Document the results of all inspections and tests.
• Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or products to Quality Manager.
• Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation into internal database.
• When required, help with continuous improvement efforts.
• Comply with company policies and quality management system.
• 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.
• More additional responsibilities may be applicable per the Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry.
• Experience with visual inspection and dimensional measurement.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function 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 sit; stand; crouch; stoop; walk; talk; hear; use hands to handle or feel assemblies; reach with hands and arms for materials and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. They must also have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
• Quality control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person