Assembler 2nd Shift ($1 Shift Differential)

Central Wire Industries; Michigan City (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlo Inc. in Michigan City, IN is seeking an Assembly Operator for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM). The role involves measuring, cutting, assembling, crimping, die-casting, hydroforming, and die changes, with strict adherence to quality checks and logs.

Candidates must read instructions and operate PC-controlled equipment. Responsibilities include loading equipment, performing first-piece inspections, and packaging finished products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow written and visual work instructions.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometers, and tape measures in English and metric.
• Ability to use go/no-go gauges.
• Understanding of decimal places when working with numbers.
• Ability to operate a scale for weight counts.
• Ability to operate hand- or foot-pedal equipment.
• Ability to operate automated equipment using a PC controller.
• Ability to use common hand tools including wrenches and knives.
• Ability to count up to 100 and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut cable to required lengths.
• Attach assembly components to cable.
• Load and operate crimping equipment.
• Load and operate die-cast equipment.
• Load and operate hydroforming equipment.
• Change dies at new production runs.
• Record production and quality checks on logs.
• Package completed work-in-progress and finished products.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Calipers & micrometers

Go/no-go gauges

Decimal place precision

Weight counting

Operate PC controller

Hand tools dexterity

Quality inspection

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

PC controller equipment

Job description

Sanlo - Assembly Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Sanlo Inc. - Michigan City, Indiana

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Measure and cut cable to required lengths.

• Attach assembly components to cable.

• Load and operate crimping equipment to secure assembly components.

• Load and operate metal-forming die-cast equipment.

• Load and operate hydroforming equipment.

• Change machine dies at the start of new production runs.

• Complete visual quality inspections on work-in-progress and finished products.

• Measure and ensure dimensions of work-in-progress and finished products.

• Operate pull-test equipment.

• Complete first-piece inspections.

• Record completion of production and quality checks on production logs.

• Package completed work-in-progress and finished products.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to read and follow written and visual work instructions.

• Ability to use and read calipers, micrometers, and tape measures in English and metric measurements.

• Ability to use go/no-go gauges.

• Understanding of decimal places when working with numbers.

• Ability to operate a scale to complete weight counts.

• Ability to operate hand- or foot-pedal-controlled equipment.

• Ability to operate automated equipment using a PC controller.

• Ability to use common hand tools, including wrenches, an Exacto knife, and a hammer.

• Ability to hold components steady while inserting them into operating equipment.

• Ability to count up to 100.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to perform fine-finger manipulation of small components.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 15-20 pounds.

• Ability to infrequently lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to visually identify fine details when completing quality inspections.

• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.