About this role
Subsea Cable Assembly Technician
Location: Houston, TX (Zip Code: 77449) — On-site
Schedule: 30–40 hours per week (No Overtime)
Pay: $28–$34 per hour, depending on relevant experience and demonstrated skills
We are seeking an experienced technician to perform cable preparation, connector termination, soldering, and polyurethane/epoxy molding for underwater applications.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of relevant experience, takes pride in precise workmanship, and can work independently while adhering strictly to manufacturing and quality procedures.
Responsibilities
Prepare cables for assembly, including measuring, cutting, stripping, and preparing conductors and shields.
Terminate wires to connectors and contacts using soldering and crimping techniques.
Read and follow assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and work instructions.
Prepare cable jackets, connectors, and bonding surfaces for molding and encapsulation.
Set up molds and fixtures for cable-to-connector and cable-to-cable assemblies, including molded strain reliefs where required.
Measure, mix, and apply polyurethane and epoxy materials according to specified ratios, working times, and curing procedures.
Perform molding, potting, and encapsulation operations, maintaining consistent quality and minimizing trapped air, voids, and bonding defects.
Inspect solder joints, terminations, and molded assemblies for workmanship, dimensions, and conformity to specifications.
Perform electrical continuity, pinout verification, and insulation resistance testing according to approved procedures.
Identify and report assembly defects, material issues, and process deviations; support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
Complete production records, inspection documentation, and material traceability requirements.
Maintain tools, molds, fixtures, and a clean, organized work area.
Follow established safety procedures for soldering equipment, chemicals, resins, and other manufacturing materials.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cable assembly, connector termination, electrical assembly, or closely related manufacturing.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with precision soldering and polyurethane/epoxy molding, potting, or encapsulation .
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and assembly drawings.
Experience preparing bonding surfaces and following controlled mixing and curing procedures.
Proficiency with soldering equipment, wire preparation tools, crimping tools, and basic electrical test equipment.
Strong attention to detail and proven ability to recognize workmanship defects.
Ability to work independently, follow documented processes, and maintain accurate records.
Dependability, effective communication, and commitment to safe working practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience manufacturing subsea or marine cable assemblies.
Experience with subsea connectors and watertight cable terminations.
Familiarity with vacuum degassing or other methods used to eliminate trapped air in molding materials.
Experience supporting hydrostatic or pressure testing of sealed assemblies.
Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
Experience troubleshooting molding defects, optimizing assembly
Apply at our website: www.pridestaff.com/houstonnw or send a resume to [email protected]
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $28.00 - $34.00 Per Hour