Sanlo - Assembler 2nd Shift

Central Wire; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlo Inc. in Michigan City, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Operator – Assembly for 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). Starting pay is $17.00/hour plus $1.00 shift pay, with time-and-knowledge raises during the first year.

Responsibilities include measuring and cutting cable, attaching components, operating crimping and forming equipment, performing quality checks, and recording production data. Candidates should read instructions, use calipers and gauges, and lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 both English and metric units.
• Ability to use go/no-go gauges.
• Understanding of decimal places and basic numerical measurements.
• Ability to operate a scale to complete weight counts.
• Ability to operate hand-controlled and foot-pedal-controlled equipment.
• Ability to operate automated equipment using a PC controller.
• Familiarity with common hand tools, such as wrenches, an X-Acto knife, and a hammer.
• Ability to hold components steady while positioning them in operating equipment.
• Ability to count accurately up to 100.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut cable to specified lengths.
• Attach assembly components to cable.
• Load and operate crimping equipment to secure assembly components.
• Operate metal forming, die-casting, and hydroforming equipment.
• Change machine dies at the start of new production runs.
• Perform visual quality inspections on work-in-progress and finished products.
• Measure products to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Operate pull-test equipment.
• Complete first-piece inspections.
• Record production and quality checks on production logs.
• Package completed work-in-progress and finished products.

Skills

Instruction reading

Calipers usage

Micrometers usage

Tape measures usage

Go/no-go gauges

PC-controlled equipment operation

Quality inspection

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Go/no-go gauges

Crimping equipment

PC controller

Job description

Manufacturing Operator – Assembly

Sanlo Inc. | Michigan City, IN

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour + $1.00 Shift Pay

Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Get Paid for Your Time and Knowledge!

At Sanlo Inc., we believe in rewarding employees as they gain experience, develop their skills, and expand their knowledge. Our Pay for Time and Knowledge program provides opportunities to earn pay increases throughout your first year!

How the Pay Progression Works

• After 3 Months: Earn a $0.50/hour pay increase.

• After 6 Months: Earn an additional $0.50/hour pay increase, plus a skill adder.

• After 9 Months: Earn an additional $0.50/hour pay increase.

• After 1 Year: Earn an additional $0.50/hour pay increase.

That's up to $2.00 more per hour in time-based increases during your first year, plus the skill adder!

We want our employees to grow with us, build valuable manufacturing skills, and be rewarded for their time and knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Measure and cut cable to specified lengths.

• Attach assembly components to cable.

• Load and operate crimping equipment to secure assembly components.

• Operate metal forming, die-casting, and hydroforming equipment.

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

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

• Measure products to verify dimensional accuracy.

• Operate pull-test equipment.

• Complete first-piece inspections.

• Record 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 both English and metric units.

• Ability to use go/no-go gauges.

• Understanding of decimal places and basic numerical measurements.

• Ability to operate a scale to complete weight counts.

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

• Ability to operate automated equipment using a PC controller.

• Familiarity with common hand tools, such as wrenches, an X-Acto knife, and a hammer.

• Ability to hold components steady while positioning them in operating equipment.

• Ability to count accurately up to 100.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform precise finger and hand movements when handling small components.

• Ability to frequently lift 15–20 pounds.

• Ability to infrequently lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to visually identify fine details to complete quality inspections.