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Production Specialist I

Kato Cable
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Kato Cable is looking for innovative, positive, and team-oriented individuals who are willing to learn new skills and want to make an impact in a rapidly growing organization. Kato Cable is a wire and cable assembly manufacturer that serves many different industries, including Power Generation, Medical, and the Recreational Vehicle market, to name a few. If you enjoy working with your hands, like to create things or, are a tinkerer, this is the job for you! Our facility is clean, well-lighted, and airconditioned. If you have been looking for a career where you are valued, you want stable hours, excellent pay and benefits, and amazing teammates - all close to home - APPLY NOW!

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Production Supervisor

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience, Competencies and Education
  • 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.

  • Language Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.

  • Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.

  • Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Hand crimping
  • Preparing wires and components for harnessing, soldering, and distribution.
  • Experience / Ability to read prints
  • Terminal Press Operation
  • ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

  • Ability to accomplish assigned tasks safely.
  • Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements.
  • Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices.
  • Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
  • Ability to use any machinery / equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment.
  • Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectfully with other personnel.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Rare / Occasional

    Frequent

    Constant

    Stand

    Walk

    Use of Hands or Fingers

    Reaching

    Climb or Balance

    Crouching or Kneeling

    Talk or Hear

  • Weight Requirements
  • Rare / Occasional

    Frequent

    Constant

    0 - 10 lbs

    11 - 25 lbs

    26 - 50 lbs

    51 - 75 lbs

    76 - 100 lbs

    100 lbs

  • Rare to Occasional (R / O) = 0-20 times during a shift or up to 33% of the time
  • Frequent (F) = 20-100 times during a shift or 33-66% of the time
  • Constant (C) = Over 100 times during a shift or 66-100% of the time
  • Vision Requirements
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

  • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
  • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
  • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
  • Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
  • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.

    The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

    OTHER DUTIES

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Monday - Friday : 2 PM - 10 PM

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