Position Summary
This position is responsible for the operation of equipment to produce rubber hose. Positions include: 2-spiral and 4-spiral cover operators, mandrel and wash cover operator, 4-spiral and 2-spiral tube operators, mandrel and wash tube operators, and EZ Form operators.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and braider decks to produce rubber tube and cover and make adjustments to correct for speed and temperature
2. Load bobbins of yarn on braider decks and balance for operation
3. Operate braiders decks to wrap yarn over the tube to reinforce the hose
4. Utilize computer to access specifications, enter quality data and print specifications
5. Use drops, calipers, thickness gauges and OD tapes to measure product and assure conformance to specification
6. Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
7. Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
2. Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
3. Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: | High School diploma or GED preferred |
Experience: | Previous experience in manufacturing preferred |
Preferred Skills/ Qualifications: | 1. Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills 2. Sound decision making skills 3. Good math, reading and writing skills 4. Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual and audio attention |
Skills/ Competencies: | 1. Basic computer skills 2. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks 3. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail 4. Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed |
Physical Requirements: | 1. Ability to operate material handling equipment 2. Ability to use overhead hoist 3. Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures Additional physical Requirements | None at All (0) | Occasional (1-33) | Frequent (34-66) | Continuous (67-100) | Lift/Carry | | | X | | Up to 10 lbs | | | | X | 11-20 lbs | | | X | | 21-50 lbs | | | X | | Bending | | X | | | Twist/Turn | | X | | | Reach Below Knee | | X | | | Push/Pull | | | | X | Squat/Kneel | | X | | | Stand/Walk | | | | X | Sit | | X | | | Lifting Above Shoulders | | X | | | Use of Hands and Fingers | | | | X |
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Other Skills: | Ability to work well in a team environment |
Assessment: | Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening |
