Lake Cable OpportunityWhat would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States.
Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business.
That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it's the only way to do business.If you're ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable.
When Delivery Matters…Job SummaryThe Machine Operator sets up, operates, and monitors equipment used to manufacture wire and cable products.All shifts availableEssential Functions:Review and follow daily priority scheduleReview and interpret router and/or drawings of the product to be runSet up the machine and locate the product to be runLoad the product to be run (Pay Out) and the take up (the empty spool on which the product will be placed)Start the machine and take a sample to ensure that product is within specificationAbility to discern differences in color hueRestart the machine and monitor the line to ensure that specifications are maintainedComplete finished tags and/or labels for the completed productComplete other information, as required, and the daily log sheetsPerform all work in a safe mannerClean and maintain good housekeeping habits and follow prescribed safety regulations throughout the shiftReport any unsafe conditions, maintenance problems, or any other issues that occurred on the shift to the supervisorAttend monthly shift and Safety meetingsBe able to work weekends as necessaryKnowledge:Possess knowledge of specific types of tooling required to manufacture wire and cableBasic understanding of standard measuring instruments such as a ruler, measuring tape, caliper, micrometer, as well as automated equipment used to verify conformance to product specificationsAbility to identify information listed on a work order to determine inspection criteria, as well as to verify identification numbers and product typesUnderstand the impact of deviations from specificationsMust have basic troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of applicable safety, health, and environmental requirements for performing the jobSkills and Abilities:Ability to work independently and in a team environmentClose attention to detail and ability to decide as to whether or not to continue running a product line based upon product meeting dimensional, mechanical and electrical specifications or whether to reject the product and/or shut the line downAble to perform activities requiring physical exertion and dexterity in the handling of materialsAble to communicate in English to the extent that required documentation related to production can be completedGood mathematical aptitude and the ability to measure in feet and metersQualifications:High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferredBenefits:Paid time off401(k) matchHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance (company paid)Voluntary Life/AD&DVoluntary Life/AD&D (child)Short-term disability (company paid)Long-term disability (company paid)Accident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountTuition reimbursementReferral programProduction bonusCompetitive pay