Hosebuilder 1 (3rd Shift)

This position is responsible for the operation of equipment to produce rubber hose, including roles such as 2-spiral cover operators, wash cover operator, 4-spiral and 2-spiral tube operators, and wash tube operators.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and braider decks to produce rubber tube and cover, making adjustments to correct for speed and temperature.
• Load bobbins of yarn on braider decks and balance for operation.
• Operate braider decks to wrap yarn over the tube to reinforce the hose.
• Utilize computer systems to access specifications, enter quality data, and print specifications.
• Use drops, calipers, thickness gauges, and OD tapes to measure product and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Foster professionalism with all associates, internal and external customers.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures to eliminate risk to health and the environment; report unsafe conditions, unlawful activities, or risks immediately.
• Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

Department-Specific / Non-Essential Functions

• Participate in peer-based teams (e.g., 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 as needed.
• Attend and participate in all required training opportunities to develop in the role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in math, reading, and writing.
• Ability to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention to surroundings and product quality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and hoists, if needed.
• High degree of manual dexterity, potentially under restrictive conditions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate material handling equipment and use overhead hoists.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

Activity None at All (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Lift/Carry Up to 10 lbs X Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs X Lift/Carry 21-50 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

Assessment

Employee must successfully complete pre-employment screening.

Organizational Relationships

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

Working Conditions

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Exposure to nuisance fumes.
• Work in areas requiring safety equipment (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing).
• Standing required for extended periods; regular walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting.