Reinforcement Operator (3rd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for operating braiders, wardwells, and skivers to braid tube prior to covering the hose.

This position is responsible for operating braiders, wardwells, and skivers to braid tube prior to covering the hose.

• Ability to work overtime is required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.
• Must organize, coordinate, and operate several machines simultaneously
• Must become familiar with assorted yarns and tube specifications
• Set up machines as directed by specification sheets
• Connect lengths of tube, change yarn bobbins and lubricate machines.
• Check dimensions of product and record readings.
• Change and install jacket stock, if needed.
• Order yarn supply as needed
• Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers

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

• 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.
• Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
• Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role
• Basic troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of machines

High School diploma or GED preferred

High School diploma or GED preferred

Previous experience in manufacturing preferred

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Good math, reading and writing skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention

• Basic computer skills
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed

• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures

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

21-35 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

Ability to work well in a team environment

Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
• Exposure to nuisance fumes
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing)
• 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
• Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains discretion in determining appropriate job…