Small Assembly

Manufacturing Operator – Cable Assembly

Sanlo Inc. | Michigan City, IN

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 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 an additional $0.50/hour.

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

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

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

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 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.

Join the Sanlo Team!

Start at $17.00 per hour and grow your earning potential as you gain experience and develop your skills. If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity where your time and knowledge are valued, apply today!