Strip & Test Operator - Off Shift

Summary of Position

Responsible to conduct integrity test of hose by using pressurized water. Operator will also expel mandrel from hose.

Essential Functions

• Must be capable of following and meeting standard work requirements for assembly, packaging, processing, and inspection of final product.
• Assure all necessary documents required are properly prepared and completed.
• Ensure quality by:
  • Performing quality inspections pressure checking hose to specification requirements
  • Identifying and eliminating known defects assures the final product meets customer requirements
  • Document good and non-conforming product
  • Provides required samples to the QA department
  • Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to supervisor
• Operator will prioritize job duties based on information obtained from the Work Leader/Value Stream Team Leader.

Department Specific / Non-essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 later.

Minimum Requirements

Education required/preferred: 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
• Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
• Strong trouble shooting skills

Skills/Competencies

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Organizational Relationships / Scope

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

Physical Conditions

• Lift / Carry: Up to 10 lbs. (Frequent, 34-66%), 11-30 lbs. (Occasional, 1-33%)
• Bending (Frequent, 34-66%)
• Twist / turn (Frequent, 34-66%)
• Reach below knee (Frequent, 34-66%)
• Push / pull (Continuous, 67-100%)
• Squat / kneel (Occasional, 1-33%)
• Stand / walk (Frequent, 34-66%)
• Sit (Occasional, 1-33%)
• No lifting above shoulders (Occasional, 1-33%)

Working Conditions

• Required PPE: Safety glasses, ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes, Hearing protection, Kevlar gloves
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and lifting overhead are performed on an occasional basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.
• Operation may cause exposure to water. Wet clothes or shoes/boots is possible.
• 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.