Machine Operator

About the role

Lake Cable is a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, 100% produced in the United States. Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, we are a privately-owned family business with a culture that prioritizes team member success, competitive benefits, and advancement opportunities.

What you'll do

A Machine Operator processes individual copper strands to a completed multiple strand construction. This includes following the manufacturing process per the work order, using a forklift and overhead crane to stage material, following established machine set-up documents, processing copper in accordance with established parameters, conducting quality activities, completing documentation, and labeling/staging conforming product.

• Read and understand material specifications
• Use an overhead crane and forklift to move and stage material
• Read and understand process documentation for set-up and operation of processing equipment
• Read and understand process documentation to identify product requirements
• Complete and document all quality testing required both in-process and for final product; react immediately if product does not meet requirements
• Complete all weight verifications
• Complete all required paperwork
• Use a computer to document production results
• Use a computer to generate product labels and place labels on finished product
• Maintain machine, associated equipment and work area in a safe, clean manner

Skills and abilities

• Assist in cross-functional activities as required – helping/assisting other work centers
• Forklift driving experience desired; training will be provided
• Proper use of overhead cranes desired; training will be provided
• Copper weld experience desired; training will be provided
• May be requested to perform over-time activities
• Assist in engineering activities related to the operation
• Understanding of ISO requirements related to the production process

Qualifications

• Completion of high school, GED or equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment – past wire experience preferred
• Able to read and understand product and processing specifications, as well as quality requirements
• Computer experience desired; job specific computer training will be provided
• Must comply with all company rules and policies

Work environment

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment and is exposed to loud continuous noise from surrounding operating machinery.

Physical demands

This is an active role in a manufacturing environment. The employee will be required to stand, balance or walk on a consistent basis and may on a frequent basis be required to twist, turn, stoop, squat, kneel, bend or reach. The employee must use safe lifting techniques when lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carry out repetitive hand/wrist movements including forearm rotation. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to listen and speak and use his/her hands to operate equipment.

Pay and schedule

• Day Shifts: 6:00am–6:00pm, 7:00am–7:00pm
• Night Shifts: 6:00pm–6:00am, 7:00pm–7:00am (Night Shift = 7% differential)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay