{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"decf02f48dee8e62c7bf2826","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/decf02f48dee8e62c7bf2826","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/decf02f48dee8e62c7bf2826","title":"Machine Operator","description":"What 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?ThenLake 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.\r\nHeadquartered 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 its the only way to do business.\r\nIf youre ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable.When Delivery Matters\r\nA Machine Operator will process individual copper strands to a completed multiple strand construction. This function includes following the manufacturing process per the work order, the use of a forklift and overhead crane to stage material, following established machine set-up documents, processing the copper in accordance with established process parameters, conducting required quality activities, completing required documentation, labeling and staging of conforming product.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\nRead and understand material specifications.\r\nUse an overhead crane and forklift to move and stage material.\r\nRead and understand process documentation for set-up and operation of processing equipment.\r\nRead and understand process documentation to identify product requirements.\r\nComplete and document all quality testing required both in-process and for final product.\r\nMust react immediately if product does not meet requirements.\r\nComplete all weight verifications.\r\nComplete all required paperwork.\r\nUse a computer to document production results.\r\nUse a computer to generate product labels then place labels on finished product.\r\nMaintain machine, associated equipment and work area in a safe, clean manner.\r\nSkills and Abilities\r\nAssist in cross-functional activities as required helping/assisting other work centers.\r\nForklift driving experience desired; training will be provided.\r\nProper use of over-head cranes desired; training will be provided.\r\nCopper weld experience desired; training will be provided.\r\nMay be requested to perform over-time activities.\r\nAssist in engineering activities related to the operation.\r\nUnderstanding of the ISO requirements related to the Production process.\r\nQualifications\r\nCompletion of high school, GED or equivalent.\r\nPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment past wire experience preferred.\r\nAble to read and understand product and processing specifications, as well quality requirements.\r\nComputer experience desired; job specific computer training will be provided.\r\nMust comply with all company rules and policies.\r\nWork Environment\r\nWhile performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment. The employee is exposed to loud continuous noise from surrounding operating machinery.\r\nPhysical Demands\r\nThis is an active role as the employee will work in a manufacturing environment. While performing the essential functions of the job the employee will be required to stand, balance or walk on a consistent basis and may on a frequent basis be required to twist, turn, stoop, squat, kneel, bend or reach. The employee must use safe lifting techniques when lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carry out repetitive hand/wrist movements to include forearm rotation. Specific vision abilities required job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to listen and speak and use his/her hands to operate equipment.\r\nBenefits\r\nPaid time off\r\n401(k) match\r\nHealth insurance\r\nDental insurance\r\nVision insurance\r\nLife insurance (company paid)\r\nVoluntary Life/AD&D\r\nVoluntary Life/AD&D (child)\r\nShort-term disability (company paid)\r\nLong-term disability (company paid)\r\nAccident Insurance\r\nCritical Illness Insurance\r\nEmployee assistance program\r\nFlexible spending account\r\nTuition reimbursement\r\nReferral program\r\nProduction bonus\r\nCompetitive pay\r\nDay Shifts = 6:00am-6:00pm, 7:00am-7:00pm,\r\nNight Shifts = 6:00pm-6:00am, 7:00pm-7:00am (Night Shift = 7% Differential)Compensation details:20-35 Hourly Wage\r\nPIa6e93cde966b-26289-39758608","company":"Lake Cable","rawCompany":"lake cable","city":"Dowagiac","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-02T12:10:47.835Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"335929","title":"Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing","slug":"other-communication-and-energy-wire-manufacturing"},{"code":"332618","title":"Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing","slug":"other-fabricated-wire-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"335921","title":"Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing","slug":"fiber-optic-cable-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"What 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? 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Lake Cable.When Delivery Matters\r\nA Machine Operator will process individual copper strands to a completed multiple strand construction. This function includes following the manufacturing process per the work order, the use of a forklift and overhead crane to stage material, following established machine set-up documents, processing the copper in accordance with established process parameters, conducting required quality activities, completing required documentation, labeling and staging of conforming product.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\nRead and understand material specifications.\r\nUse an overhead crane and forklift to move and stage material.\r\nRead and understand process documentation for set-up and operation of processing equipment.\r\nRead and understand process documentation to identify product requirements.\r\nComplete and document all quality testing required both in-process and for final product.\r\nMust react immediately if product does not meet requirements.\r\nComplete all weight verifications.\r\nComplete all required paperwork.\r\nUse a computer to document production results.\r\nUse a computer to generate product labels then place labels on finished product.\r\nMaintain machine, associated equipment and work area in a safe, clean manner.\r\nSkills and Abilities\r\nAssist in cross-functional activities as required helping/assisting other work centers.\r\nForklift driving experience desired; training will be provided.\r\nProper use of over-head cranes desired; training will be provided.\r\nCopper weld experience desired; training will be provided.\r\nMay be requested to perform over-time activities.\r\nAssist in engineering activities related to the operation.\r\nUnderstanding of the ISO requirements related to the Production process.\r\nQualifications\r\nCompletion of high school, GED or equivalent.\r\nPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment past wire experience preferred.\r\nAble to read and understand product and processing specifications, as well quality requirements.\r\nComputer experience desired; job specific computer training will be provided.\r\nMust comply with all company rules and policies.\r\nWork Environment\r\nWhile performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment. The employee is exposed to loud continuous noise from surrounding operating machinery.\r\nPhysical Demands\r\nThis is an active role as the employee will work in a manufacturing environment. While performing the essential functions of the job the employee will be required to stand, balance or walk on a consistent basis and may on a frequent basis be required to twist, turn, stoop, squat, kneel, bend or reach. The employee must use safe lifting techniques when lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carry out repetitive hand/wrist movements to include forearm rotation. Specific vision abilities required job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to listen and speak and use his/her hands to operate equipment.\r\nBenefits\r\nPaid time off\r\n401(k) match\r\nHealth insurance\r\nDental insurance\r\nVision insurance\r\nLife insurance (company paid)\r\nVoluntary Life/AD&D\r\nVoluntary Life/AD&D (child)\r\nShort-term disability (company paid)\r\nLong-term disability (company paid)\r\nAccident Insurance\r\nCritical Illness Insurance\r\nEmployee assistance program\r\nFlexible spending account\r\nTuition reimbursement\r\nReferral program\r\nProduction bonus\r\nCompetitive pay\r\nDay Shifts = 6:00am-6:00pm, 7:00am-7:00pm,\r\nNight Shifts = 6:00pm-6:00am, 7:00pm-7:00am (Night Shift = 7% Differential)Compensation details:20-35 Hourly Wage\r\nPIa6e93cde966b-26289-39758608","datePosted":"2026-05-02T12:10:47.835Z","dateModified":"2026-05-02T12:10:47.835Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lake Cable","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dowagiac","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"decf02f48dee8e62c7bf2826"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/decf02f48dee8e62c7bf2826"}}