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Skyeton Inc
Cable Harness Technician
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What they do
A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.
$65,740 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
About Skyeton, Inc Skyeton is an aerospace and defense technology company focused on the design, production, and support of advanced unmanned aerial systems. At our growing Fayetteville, North Carolina operation, employees help establish and scale U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities that support demanding customer missions. Company Culture Skyeton combines the energy of a growing organization with the discipline required in aerospace manufacturing. We value teamwork, accountability, practical problem-solving, precise execution, and a willingness to improve. Our people make a difference, and every employee contributes directly to product quality, operational readiness, and customer success. About the role The Cable Harness Technician builds, installs, inspects, tests, and repairs electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies used in Skyeton unmanned aerial systems and related ground-support equipment. This position works from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, work instructions, and quality requirements to produce reliable, traceable assemblies. The technician is expected to demonstrate precision workmanship, strong documentation discipline, and a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and delivery. What you'll do Fabricate electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies in accordance with drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, travelers, and written work instructions. Measure, cut, strip, label, route, terminate, crimp, solder, splice, shield, bundle, and protect wire and cable using approved tools, materials, and processes. Install and verify connectors, contacts, backshells, heat-shrink tubing, sleeving, braiding, lacing, clamps, strain relief, and other harness components. Perform in-process and final inspections for pin location, polarity, routing, workmanship, dimensions, labeling, and configuration accuracy. Conduct continuity, point-to-point, insulation-resistance, and other electrical tests using multimeters, harness testers, and approved test equipment. Identify and document defects or discrepancies; troubleshoot, rework, and repair assemblies within authorized procedures and obtain required inspection acceptance. Maintain accurate production records, material traceability, serial/lot information, inspection results, and nonconformance documentation. Use calibrated hand tools and test equipment correctly; complete required tool checks and report damaged, expired, or out-of-calibration equipment. Follow electrostatic-discharge (ESD), foreign-object-debris/damage (FOD), safety, housekeeping, and material-handling requirements. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve build issues and recommend practical process improvements. Support prototype, low-rate initial production, and production builds in a fast-growing aerospace manufacturing environment. Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least one year of experience building, assembling, repairing, or inspecting cable harnesses, electrical assemblies, avionics, electronics, or similar precision products; relevant technical training may be considered in place of experience. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, bills of material, and written work instructions. Working knowledge of wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, pinning/de-pinning, shielding, splicing, and harness routing. Ability to use wire strippers, crimpers, insertion/removal tools, soldering equipment, torque tools, multimeters, and related inspection or test equipment. Basic computer proficiency and ability to enter accurate production and quality records. Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, organization, and ability to perform repetitive precision work. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of cable-harness, avionics, aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, or regulated-manufacturing experience. Current or prior IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or