Hose Assembler; 2nd & 3rd Shift

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Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

• This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team.
• There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.
• Check production schedule to determine the finished hose scheduled and table assignment.
• Identify proper raw materials required for the product at the assigned finishing table by reviewing the Batch Card.
• Check Automatic Counter for proper setting of specific hose lengths.
• Depress pedal on cutter machine to activate the hose to be run.
• Install proper fittings on expander machines, assemble hose and fittings together, depress foot pedal of expander machine, remove hose and repeat same process.
• Install male end of hose into the winding machine, coil, attach label, secure hose coil with straps or wire ties, visually inspect, assemble carton, put label on side of carton, and place hose coil in carton and/or on belt conveyor.
• Repeat procedure until carton is filled with the designated quantities of hose. Slide carton onto belt conveyor.

• Ability to recognize quality problems.
• Must attain the productivity standards that are established by the company.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related responsibilities as require or directed.
• Sample/Order Preparation/Carton Labels
• Print labels using computerized label printer and supply to the assemblers to place on cartons.
• Understanding and ability to perform all required quality checks including length checks.
• Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate operational decision as required, maintaining production levels.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Supply other miscellaneous operational supplies to the tables as required.
• Supply finishing tables with unassembled cartons as required.
• Understand quality parameters and requirements as required to fill customer return orders as well.
• Ability to read and write as acquired through a high school education or the equivalent.
• Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.
• Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Plastics Manufacturing