Production Operator

Production Operator

Job Description Summary of the Role This position will be responsible for performing various manufacturing roles involving the manufacture of extruded tube, braided reinforced industrial rubber hose, and assemblies.

Responsibilities Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures

Set up and operate production equipment as per ISO General Practice Specifications (GPS) and per shop floor traveler specifications and instructions

Production equipment may include extruders, wire winders, calendar mills, slitters, braiders, wrapping/ unwrapping equipment, pole on, pole off equipment, large overhead cranes and lifting devices, brand embossing equipment, crimping equipment, hydrostatic testing equipment, and identification tagging equipment.

Performs all product testing and measurements to quality standards as per ISO GPS and shop floor traveler and records on shop floor traveler for specific role being performed

Operates other mechanical equipment, such as grinders, industrial cutoff saws, hand tools, forklifts, smaller overhead cranes/lifting devices

Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements

Perform other duties as trained and qualified for

Skills and Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Requires proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Good to excellent mechanical skills/aptitude including the use of hand tools and set up of equipment both mechanically and electronically.

Measurement and monitoring skills require the use of dial gauges, vernier calipers, hose tape measures, digital and analog readouts for temperature, speed, thickness, pressure, time.

Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, internet and email

The ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 65lbs on a regular basis.

Body positions may include; standing, sitting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching and walking

Body Movements:
Lifting, carrying, use of hands, vision, arms, legs, and back.

Shift work may be required

Minimum Qualifications 1-3 years production experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably in a rubber products environmentA high school diploma or equivalent preferred but consideration will be given to those possessing the requisite industrial experience

Ability to safely drive a Company truck or other mechanical equipment

Ability to work nights and weekends, as required

Ability to work overtime, as required

Reliable transportation is a must Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position is based in a production and warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to a range of environmental conditions. These include fluctuating temperatures (both hot and cold), varying noise levels, exposure to dust, and other typical elements of an active industrial environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role.

Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis. Heavier items may be moved with team assistance or mechanical aid.

Ability to move freely throughout the job site, including on occasional uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Ability to work at varying work-surface levels and machine operation heights.

Ability to move…