Manufacturing Technician (Cable Shop)

Job Summary:
This Houston based position will utilize extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals with advanced coordination and control and using written and/or verbal instructions including
engineering drawings and test procedures, positions, builds, tests, repairs and modifies production
mechanical and electronic components and instruments.

Detailed Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical / electro-mechanical, electronic
components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power
equipment, servosystems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Primary focus will be on
the manufacture of towed seismic data acquisition equipment. May be required to install,
troubleshoot, diagnose causes and/or repair products, instruments or equipment or perform
routine or preventive maintenance.
• Coordinates and participates in final assembly of unit or system, connecting valves, pumps,
hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and instruments. May
assemble standard components and assemblies.
• Activates controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power.
• Reviews project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures,
objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part
redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to
components for functional, operational, environmental, and life conditions to evaluate
performance and reliability of prototype or production model or to obtain data for development,
standardization, quality control, and/or contract requirements.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and
test objectives, and corrects equipment through modification, rebuild or adjustment to meet
specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for
changes in product or test method.

Other Essential Duties
• Performs hands-on assembly/disassembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of seismic towed
arrays and related products.
• Performs soldering of wires and components.
• Designs and builds production/test equipment and fixtures.
• Uses and maintains manufacturing and test equipment, including pressure test equipment and
tensioning equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment problems.
• Reads and interprets drawings, technical documentation, and manufacturing and
test/inspection documentation.
• May evaluate manufacturing processes, suggest manufacturing process improvements and
assist in defining/implementing new processes.
• Writes and edits work instructions, travelers and test plans.
• Creates and edits user manuals, checklists, troubleshooting guides, etc.
• Investigates, proposes, and implements approved corrective actions for problems/failures.
• Conducts user training activities.
• Provides technical product support to customers. This includes answering technical product
questions, troubleshooting product related problems, recommending solutions, etc.
• Provides technical product support to internal personnel.
• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as
required.
• Performs all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Vocational or Technical Certificate, or college degree (Associates Degree) in related or specialized field;
5+ years of experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Experience should include “hands-on” production technician work.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and
volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge computer software including
basic use of spreadsheet (MS Excel), word (MS Word), and email (MS Outlook) software. Employee will
be tasked with using ERP software such as IFS.

Other Skills and Abilities
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering documentation, technical specifications, and
drawings, manuals and instructions.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to support design, development, troubleshooting, repair,
and creation of products and systems.
• Ability to prepare, review and evaluate technical documentation, specifications, test plans and
procedures.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude with good skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting
electrical and mechanical problems.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organizations and with
customers.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn and work
efficiently with ERP system.
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, air systems, pressure vessels and other equipment.
• Ability to perform measurements using devices such as tape measure, ruler, multi -meter, IR
meter, oscilloscope, and RCL meter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet requirements.
• Ability to reach and feel.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently while performing work.
• Ability to research, comprehend and retain job related information and instructions.
• Ability to concentrate and focus for extended periods of time on technical work.
• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities/tasks.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work with cable oils, gels, and other filler materials.
• Ability to work with potting materials, epoxies, and other bonding agents.
• Must be able to organize work areas.
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Basic Knowledge of ISO 9001.

Other Qualifications
• U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data.
ITAR regulations dictate that information and material pertaining to defense and military related
technologies may only be shared with US Persons unless authorization from the Department of State is
received or a special exemption is used.
A "U.S. person" can be:
• A U.S. citizen;
• A permanent resident who does not work for a foreign company, a foreign government, or a
foreign governmental agency/organization;
• A political asylee;
• A part of the U.S. government, or
• A corporation, business, organization, or group that is incorporated in the United States under
U.S. law.
A foreign person is any person who is not a lawful permanent resident of the US and includes foreign
governments and organizations.