Job Title: Cable Assembly Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on building cable assemblies from scratch in a growing cable cell area using a batching method for maximum efficiency. You rotate through multiple stations-cutting, stripping, crimping, and soldering wires-working both manually and with small machines, and receive cross-training so your work stays varied and engaging.
Responsibilities
Build cable assemblies from scratch according to documented procedures, blueprints, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform wire cutting, stripping, and crimping using both manual techniques and small machines at designated stations.
Complete soldering tasks in accordance with IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards once certified, or immediately if you already hold current certifications.
Rotate between stations, including cutting, stripping, crimping, and soldering, following the batching method where each employee completes a large batch of one operation before passing it to the next station.
Perform mechanical and electronic assembly tasks as needed to support production of medical-related instruments.
Use hand tools and torque wrenches accurately to assemble components to specified requirements.
Follow detailed documentation and travelers to ensure correct build sequence and traceability.
Interpret and work from blueprints, work instructions, and SOPs to maintain product quality and consistency.
Use computers to access build documentation, record work performed, and update production information as required.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure cables and assemblies meet quality and regulatory standards.
Follow all ESD, safety, and facility guidelines, including wearing required PPE and adhering to policies on phone usage.
Participate in training, use provided training materials and binders, and incorporate feedback from leadership to continuously improve skills and performance.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience with cable or wire work, such as wire cutting, stripping, crimping, and cable harness assembly.
Ability to perform or learn soldering for cable and electronic assemblies, following IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards.
Familiarity with reading and following blueprints, travelers, and written work instructions or SOPs.
Comfort using hand tools and torque wrenches in a production or assembly environment.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all assembly steps.
Ability to work efficiently in a batching-style production process and rotate between multiple stations.
Basic computer skills to access documentation and record production data.
Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed, including some Saturdays or extended days when the schedule shifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
IPC-610 and/or IPC-620 soldering certifications preferred but not required; the company will support certification for the right candidate.
Previous experience in medical device, medical assembly, or regulated electronic assembly environments is a plus.
Experience with cable harness assembly, wire stripping, wire cutting, cable crimping, and soldering is highly desirable.
Ability to follow detailed documentation and maintain accurate records throughout the build process.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment while maintaining quality and compliance.
Openness to comprehensive training programs and ongoing feedback from leadership.
Why Work Here?
You join a laid-back, supportive environment that balances fast-paced, meaningful projects with a culture that values enjoyment and teamwork. The facility is fully renovated and designed for comfort, offering modern break rooms with comfortable seating, shuffleboard, darts, foosball, coffee, snacks, and canteen vending. You can enjoy casual attire while you work, listen to headphones, and benefit from a thorough new training program with structured materials and real-time feedback. The organization is growing, with build plans extending well into the future, creating strong opportunities for long-term career growth, skill development, and stability in a collaborative and fun atmosphere.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a very clean, comfortable, and well-lit facility that produces medical instruments in a regulated, but not clean-room, environment. The area is temperature controlled, and the only required PPE is an ESD smock. You may wear headphones while working, but phone usage is tightly controlled to maintain focus and safety. The dress code allows jeans and a collared shirt, contributing to a relaxed and approachable atmosphere. The current schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the expectation of occasional overtime, which may include up to two Saturdays per month or extended hours on Fridays if the schedule shifts to a Monday-Thursday model. The workspace uses a mix of manual stations and small machines for cable processing, and you work closely with a team in a collaborative cable cell environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
