Low Pressure Braider Operator - 3rd Shift Job Mansfield area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position Summary

Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality

Essential Functions

Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.

Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs

Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color

Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)

Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection

Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices

Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

Report production issues to Direct Lead

Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Department Specific / Non-Essential Functions

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management 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 management immediately.

Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

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.

Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Minimum Requirements

Education required: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
Sound decision making skills
Good math, reading, writing skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Strong trouble shooting skills
Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Ability to work well in a team environment

Skills/

Competencies:

1.Basic computer skills
2.Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes inorder to take appropriate action.
3.Vision:
Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
4.Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
5. Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
6. Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW, OMA braiders, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

None at All (0%)
Occasional (1-33%)
Frequent (34-66%)
Continuous (67-100%)

Lift/Carry Up to 10 lbs
11-20 lbs
21-30 lbs
Bending
Twist/Turn
Reach Below Knee
Push/Pull
Squat/Kneel
Stand/Walk
Sit
Lifting Above Shoulders

Assessment: Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

Organizational Relationships / Scope

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

Working Conditions

The employee may be subject to:

High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
Physical hazards from operating machines

Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis

Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions

Requires flexible…