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Production Specialist I - Part-Time

Kato Cable LLC
Mankato, MN Part Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027
Description:


Build Something That Matters—Join Kato Cable as a Production Specialist!


Now accepting part-time applications!

Looking for hands-on work with a team that supports you? At Kato Cable, we build high-quality cable assemblies and wire harnesses that power industries—and a workplace where people can learn, contribute, and grow.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a consistent part-time schedule, we’d like to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Production Specialist, you’ll help bring our products to life:

  • Assemble custom cable and wire harness products
  • Follow detailed work instructions—we’ll train you!
  • Inspect your work to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Collaborate with a supportive team
  • Continuously learn and develop 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
  • Arrive reliably and ready to contribute
  • Enjoy working in a team environment
  • Have manufacturing experience—a plus, but not required!

Part-Time Scheduling

Looking for part-time work? We’re accepting applications from candidates who can commit to:

  • A minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Daily shifts ranging from 4 to 10 hours
  • A consistent schedule coordinated around your availability and our production and training needs

Work may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday. Our facility closes at 2:00 a.m. Monday–Thursday and 6:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Share your availability when you apply so we can explore potential schedule options.

Why Kato Cable?

  • 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

Job Purpose

Perform a variety of production, inspection, and distribution functions for commercial customers. Duties may include wire, cable, and harness assembly, soldering, and quality assurance.

Ready to build something that matters? Apply today!

Requirements:

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 - 10lbs - Frequent

11 - 25lbs - Rare/Occasional

26 - 50lbs - Rare/Occasional

51 - 75lbs - Rare/Occasional

76 - 100lbs - 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.

Salary : $18 - $25

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