Production Specialist - 1st Shift

Kato Cable • Mankato, MN

5d • 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to measure and read prints.
• Basic computer knowledge.

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
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Clean, bright, temperature-controlled facility
• A culture built on our core values: Positive, Helpful, Innovative, Respectful, Integrity, Driven, Humble
• Employee appreciation events, wellness activities, and community involvement
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED