Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

Kato Cable; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee appreciation events

Wellness activities

Community involvement

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Kato Cable in Mankato is looking for a Production Specialist to assemble custom cable products. The ideal candidate will enjoy hands-on work, pay attention to detail, and work well in a team environment. Responsibilities include following detailed instructions, ensuring quality, and maintaining clean work areas. A high school diploma or GED is required. Join a positive and innovative team that values growth and integrity.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and performance of operational functions.
• Ability to measure and read prints.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of cable products as per instructions.
• Inspect work for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with team members for support.

Skills

Hands-on work

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic measuring tools

Job description

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… keep reading

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• 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
• Have manufacturing experience (a plus—but not required!)

Why Kato Cable?

We’re not your typical manufacturing environment:

• 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

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and your team has your back, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and start building your future with Kato Cable.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am

(shift differential of $1.50/hr.)

Requirements

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

• Stand - Constant
• Walk - Constant
• Sit - Frequent
• Use of Hands or Fingers - Constant
• Reaching - Frequent
• Climb or Balance - Rare/Occasional
• Talk or Hear - Constant

Weight Requirements

• 0 - 10 lbs - Frequent
• 11 - 25 lbs - Rare/Occasional
• 26 - 50 lbs - Rare/Occasional
• 51 - 75 lbs - Rare/Occasional
• 76 - 100 lbs - Rare/Occasional
• 100+ lbs - Rare/Occasional

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.