Production Operator I / 1st Shift

The Impact You'll Make

The Production Operator I position in Forest City, North Carolina operates production equipment to manufacture hydraulic hose. The job reports to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Stencil & Inspect: Operates the stencil machine to put the appropriate model and lot number on the hose and inspects it for any defects during this process.
• Finishing (Cut/Coil & Eject/Test): Ejects mandrel from the hose by using water pressure, and proof tests hose to make sure that it meets specifications. Cuts the hose at the appropriate place on the reel, and coils the hose to prepare it for shipping.
• Mandrel Prep (Rubber & Grilon): Prepares rubber and/or grilon mandrel for the rubber to be shaped around during the extrusion process.
• Braid (Horizontal & Vertical): Operates braider machines to interweave two or more strands of yarn to provide reinforcement for the hose before the cover process.

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be local – no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more manufacturing experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in team environment

Job Criteria

• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S and TPM practices.
• Job performance measures include safety, quality, inventory, on time delivery and productivity

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.