Location: Onsite, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Reports To: Quality Manager

SUMMARY
As part of the materials team, this position is responsible for all aspects of shipping and the stockroom. Must have good organizational skills with the ability to maintain a systematic and accurate approach to inventory control. Must be able to work independently, shift priorities as needed, and work well with others.

PRIMARY ROLE
• Receive raw material from Receiving Inspection (RI) into the ShopworX ERP system and inventory in the proper bin location in the stockroom.
• Prioritize, pull, and fill shop orders for the production floor.
• Verify material at the completion of the shop order and return it to the assigned stockroom locations as needed.
• Maintain 100% inventory accuracy, including daily cycle counting.
• Create and maintain efficient organization of all materials, including newly acquired parts for new product introductions (NPI).
• Ensure material flow is consistent with FIFO guidelines.
• Identify, justify, and reconcile inventory discrepancies. Prepare MRRs for lost or damaged inventory per applicable company policies.
• Identify and isolate obsolete material and forward to Management for review and disposition.
• Package and prepare daily shipments in accordance with customer requirements.
• Work within the ShopworX ERP system to create the open order report and customer packing slips.
• Prepare bills of lading and schedule freight pick up as needed.
• Navigate web based portals to schedule customer shipments.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and up to 70 lbs with assistance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidate would have 2 years of experience in shipping, stockroom, or inventory control, but are willing to train 100% with right candidate.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and web browser software.

Experience in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
Interpersonal skills and relationship building.
Communication and cross-functional collaboration.

American Cable & Harness is the leading manufacturer of box build assemblies, wire, cable, and cable assemblies located in Fort Atkinson, Wi. If you want to work for a growing company that provides a friendly, fast-paced work environment with development opportunities for team members who really perform, please apply. We offer health, dental, vision, PTO, Holiday and 401K benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Harness/Box Build Assembler

• Perform cable cutting, as required
• Ability to use crimping and wire striping tools
• Perform wire jacket stripping and inner jacket stripping of wire harnesses
• Complete complex cable and harness systems per work instructions and drawings
• Utilizing a wire layout board route wire and components to create a harness assembly

• Wrap and tie wires at designated points to form harness
• Assemble electrical components, systems and/or subsystems
• Ability to use semi-automatic machines and hand tools
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of first article, in-process assemblies and finished products using measuring tools (tape measure / micrometer / pull test machine)
• Solder parts or connections between parts
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to accurately use measuring tools and do basic math
• Must be able to effectively use all tools required for wire harness assembly
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing and production scheduling activities that support operational goals, customer delivery requirements, and inventory objectives. This role manages day-to-day procurement — including MRP interpretation, supplier quoting, purchase order creation, and order expediting — while also creating and adjusting production schedules to align materials, labor, and capacity with customer demand.
The Buyer/Planner works closely with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth, on-time delivery, and plays an active role in supplier performance, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and comfort shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a key point of contact for customers by supporting order management, quotations, shipment coordination, troubleshooting, and account support while maintaining strong communication across departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solution-driven, and capable of building strong customer relationships through professionalism and responsiveness.

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Interpret MRP reports within the ERP system to determine purchasing needs.
• Obtain supplier quotes for raw materials and MRO items, including new sourcing opportunities.
• Create, review, and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on order confirmations and expedite orders as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Resolve supply chain issues, including material shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, pricing discrepancies, and receiving issues.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, lead times, and risk to support operational continuity.
• Update item masters in the ERP system with supplier information, quoted lead times, price breaks, and freight agreements.
• Support supply chain cost reduction efforts, including price breaks, freight costs, and lowest total cost initiatives.
• Assist with sourcing new suppliers, products, and materials as needed.
• Support compliance with ISO standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain purchasing files

Scheduling & Production Planning Responsibilities:

• Create, monitor, and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, labor availability, and production capacity.
• Coordinate production scheduling activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to support on-time delivery performance.
• Identify and communicate production capacity constraints, material shortages, and scheduling conflicts in a timely manner.
• Prioritize production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Generate scheduling and production reports for leadership review.
• Support the implementation of scheduling process improvements and planning strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, quoting, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities, both internal and external.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), ERP systems, and general web browser software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Key Competencies

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Production planning and scheduling
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Supplier relationship management
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Inventory and materials management
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Process improvement
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Attention to detail
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Problem solving and general business acumen

Shift 

• 8:00am – 4:30pm; Monday – Friday

Environment: 

• Indoors, heated/airconditioned

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lakewood Instruments is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, IPC workmanship standards, and internal quality procedures. This position serves as the final quality gate prior to shipment across both American Cable & Harness (ACH) and Electronic Technologies International (ETI), ensuring only conforming products are released to customers.

As a team player committed to our company’s success, this inspector will support both facilities with the ability to identify process improvements, work cross-functionally with Production and Engineering teams, and contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives. During the first 90–120 days, this role includes structured training across both ACH and ETI facilities to build comprehensive expertise in wire harness and PCB inspection.

Essential Responsibilities

Final Product Inspection

• Perform final inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, box build assemblies, and PCB assemblies

• Verify all products conform to customer drawings, specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions

• Ensure all products meet IPC workmanship requirements (IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610)

• Verify labeling, serialization, packaging, documentation, and customer-specific requirements

• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain product traceability

• Approve or reject finished products based on acceptance criteria

Wire Harness Inspection (Primary at ACH)

Inspect in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620:

• Wire routing and dress, crimp quality, terminal insertion, connector orientation

• Pin location verification, wire strip lengths, heat shrink installation

• Cable tie placement, cable identification, strain relief, splices

• Shield terminations, torque verification, mechanical hardware installation

PCB Assembly Inspection (Primary at ETI)

Inspect in accordance with IPC-A-610:

• Solder joint quality, component placement and orientation, polarized device verification

• Lead trimming, solder bridges, insufficient/excessive solder, lifted pads

• Damaged components, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), conformal coating (when applicable)

• Mechanical assembly and connector installation

Quality Support & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate defects to Production and Quality Manager

• Verify effectiveness of rework before product release

• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 2–3 years of manufacturing inspection experience

• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams

• Ability to interpret BOMs and assembly documentation

• Excellent attention to detail and visual inspection capability

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

• Experience inspecting cable assemblies and PCB assemblies

• ISO 9001 and ESD handling experience

• Experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, microscopes)

• ERP/MRP software experience (ShopWorX preferred)

See Yourself Here:

If you enjoy a challenge and are driven to succeed, come join us! For full- time employees we offer health, dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment as well as disability and life insurance after 30 days.  We prioritize safety and strive to create a work/life balance for our employees.

Each employee of ETI/ACH directly shares in the company’s success. We want individuals who are team players, who can help us identify opportunities to drive our business forward. We are agile in our approach, accountable for our actions, and focused on teamwork, we remain committed to our goals each day. Being Innovative and skilled at problem solving will help bring our company to the next level. If you possess these skills, we encourage you to apply today.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned:
This position is responsible for the performance and leadership of all aspects of manufacturing. The Production Manager will ensure their team is meeting or exceeding key targeted performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement. As a key individual on the management team, the Production Manager must have excellent communication and team building skills including the ability to build trust, manage conflict, make commitments, be accountable to management and their peers and be goal/results oriented.

• Champion and deliver performance in production relative to key metrics; safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Recruit and retain production staff, production Leads and support staff (Mfg. Engr, scheduling, etc.).
• Review and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
• Identify, implement and improve processes to exceed our customer’s expectation.
• Coordinate with Customer Service Managers and others to develop production schedule/forecast and ensure the schedule is communicated and executed on the production floor.
• Lead and Champion continuous Improvement and Kaizen Events in all production areas.
• Provide leadership in team building, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing.
• Develop, train and mentor all direct reports
• Build deep cross-functional manufacturing teams capable of meeting changing customer demands.
• Eliminate waste throughout the shop floor utilizing Lean Mfg philosophies.
• Effectively resolve team member’s issues in coordination with Human Resources (as necessary).
• Coordinate Engineering activities and product changes that affect the shop floor.
• Evaluate the capabilities of Production personnel, provide leadership, and provide/coordinate education and
  training to keep personnel focused on continuously improving
• Assure compliance to the highest level in terms of safety, environmental, legal, and housekeeping matters.
• Maintain compliance to current ISO standards and customer specific requirements as applicable
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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  SCOPE
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules, metrics and goals.
• Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect the organization.
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  JOB COMPLEXITY
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements.
  
  INTERACTION
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, functional peer managers, as well as senior management.
• Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
  
• QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in an electronics environment.
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  SEE YOURSELF HERE:
  If you enjoy a challenge and are driven to succeed, come join us! For full- time employees we offer health, dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment as well as disability an