Molding Technician

The role

The Molding Technician will set up, operate, and maintain molding machines to over-mold electrical cable harnesses and components. This person will also assemble and manufacture various types of cables used in electrical and electronic systems.

What you will do

• 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.
• Ensure cables meet quality standards and specifications.
• Identify any defects or issues, such as loose connections, improper soldering, or damaged insulation.
• Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment by following the 5S steps.
• Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.

Required qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Manual dexterity
• Pride of workmanship
• Ability to understand training principles for proper cable and wire manufacturing techniques
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Nice to have

• Prior experience with cable manufacturing or working with rubber materials, cable types, connectors, and electrical components

About the company

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.