Hosebuilder 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Floor Supervisor, the Hose builder performs tasks to produce a high quality hose product. Key areas of responsibility include working safely, communication and interpersonal skills, quality, production tracking, following standardized work, and continuous improvement

Under the general supervision of the Floor Supervisor, the Hose builder performs tasks to produce a high quality hose product. Key areas of responsibility include working safely, communication and interpersonal skills, quality, production tracking, following standardized work, and continuous improvement

• Safety / 5S
  - Follow safety rules and policies to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment
• Communication
  - Read, interpret, and work from technical specifications and communicate technical information visually and verbally
• Standardized Work – follow established practices for work processes
• Quality – Follow ISO policies and procedures and perform quality checks during work process
• Continuous Improvement
  - Participate on a High Performance Team by working to develop improvements and utilize problem solving activities; may also attend period LEAN meetings
• Interpersonal – Work with a variety of people and interact positively with other associates and management
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

• 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.
• Maintain production schedules.
• 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.

High School diploma or GED

Production work preferred but not required

• 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

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

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
21-30 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

Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

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

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• 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,…