Cableware machinist

Cableware is a manufacturing department that produces and processes wire and cable products used in a variety of industrial applications. Employees may operate machinery, assemble cable components, inspect products for quality, and ensure materials meet customer specifications. The department focuses on producing reliable, high-quality cable products while following safety and production standards.Essential Job Functions
-Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping, PM's and FOD standards. This position requires good personal hygiene practices. This is a clean environment.-Inspect parts, pallets and/or products for surface quality, quantity, color, appearance, diameter and dimensions, as called for by specifications, work orders, purchase orders, pick list, prints and/ or management and bring all quality concerns to the attention of Supervision and/or Purchasing, where applicable-Responsible for ensuring that prescribed protective equipment devices are used/worn. Observes safety and security procedures; advises Supervision/Management of potential and actual hazards/conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly at all times; Works in a manner that promotes prevention of accidents/ injuries/illness; practices good hygiene and takes every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of yourself and co-workers.-Documentation must be accurate, legible, readily identifiable, retrievable and completed in a timely fashion. Maintain documentation to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary informationEssential Knowledge and Skills
Analytical / Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Understanding why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.Attention to Detail: Employees will work with precision equipment, being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required. Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Language Skills: Be able to speak, read, and comprehend English in order to understand work instructions, policies and procedures, prints, shipping documentation and written communication. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate information and ideas with willingness to share knowledge, skills, and expertise with others. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.Mechanical and Technical Skills: Some machines are controlled by computers and employees will need to work with technology. Others are highly mechanical and employees will need to know how and why they work. Read and understand blueprints, invoices, pick lists, schematics, shipping receipts, test results, work orders and other specifications.Accountabilities-Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time and demonstrates punctuality to scheduled work hours, breaks and lunches, meetings and scheduled appointments. Completes documentation in a timely fashion.-Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Demonstrated competency in the use of department systems/tools/machinery/documentation. Ability to apply manufacturing principles, standards and procedures in the execution of production/assignments and programs to meet customer requirements and on-time delivery.-Diversity: Displays respect and sensitivity for all people regardless of age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, protected veterans status or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran. Demonstrates awareness.-Interpersonal Skills: Able to work well with others. Willing to assist others with their duties when needed to do so. Willingness to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Listens to others with an open mind to differing opinions and ideas. Self-confident and motivated to learn quickly, striving to perform duties at a high level. Handles rapidly changing situations in a professional manner. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contribute to a positive "team" spirit, focusing on positive and not negative aspects of situations, putting the success of the team above personal interests.-Quantity: Meets and/ or exceeds productivity standards and/or efficiencies levels; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
Work Environment-Works in a manufacturing environment focused on cleanliness and safety in accordance with federal and state regulations and company standards. Works in a climate where temperatures vary.-May be expected to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, holidays and on other shifts, or short term transfers to other positions when necessary.
Qualifications-In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a “protected individual”, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).-High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years of manufacturing experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.-Valid and maintained driver's license. Previous fork-lift experience helpful.-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to input, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Eye-hand-foot coordination essential. High degree of hand/finger dexterity. Requires 100% concentration and alertness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.-Requires arduous exertion involving lifting, carrying, walking, pushing, bending and reaching, and may involve the handling of heavy containers/equipment/boxes.-Able to stand and sit, on average 50% to 75% of the time, driving forklifts and/or using other required equipment. Repetitive body movements in the movement of product/s. Proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, required
Benefits: In addition to competitive salaries, Loos and Company offers a great employee benefit package for its full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountLife Insurance401(k) matchingPaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday