Production Specialist - 1st Shift

Kato Cable LLC•Mankato, MN

6d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Build Something That Matters—Join Kato Cable as a Production Specialist! Looking for more than just a job? At Kato Cable, we’re building high-quality cable assemblies that power industries—and we’re building a team that powers each other. If you take pride in doing things right, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be part of a team that actually lives its values… As a Production Specialist, you’ll play a key role in bringing our products to life: Assemble custom cable and wire harness products Follow detailed work instructions (we’ll train you!) Inspect your work to ensure top-notch quality Collaborate with a team that supports and lifts each other up Continuously learn and grow your skills. JOB PURPOSE: Perform a variety of operational functions which constitute the production, inspection and distribution of products or services for commercial customers. Duties include, but are not limited to, general wire, cable, and harness assembly, soldering, and quality assurance.

Requirements

Enjoy hands-on, detailed work
Take pride in quality and doing things right the first time
Show up reliable, ready to contribute
Like working in a team environment
Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job.
Must have the ability to measure and read prints.
Must also have basic computer knowledge.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems.
Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience
Hand crimping
Preparing wires and components for harnessing, soldering, and distribution.
Experience/Ability to read prints
Terminal Press Operation

Responsibilities

Assemble custom cable and wire harness products
Follow detailed work instructions
Inspect your work to ensure top-notch quality
Collaborate with a team that supports and lifts each other up
Continuously learn and grow your skills
Performs assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
Adheres to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Complies with the work rules and standards set forth in the Kato Cable Employee Handbook.
Assures that interactions with consumer workers are in compliance with consumer rights policies and all other policies governing the provision of services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
Displays appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on consumer workers.
Refers to work order or procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work.
Performs any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function or assignment.
Knowledge and ability to master up to two different work centers.
Ability to cross-train to fill-in on other production lines or departments, as needed.
Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work sites.
Assures that all work assigned to position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.
Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions.