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.
This is a 3rd Shift position, with work hours 10:30 pm to 7:00 am.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
What We're Looking For
Required (Basic) Qualifications
- 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
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch, as well as lift up to 35 pounds in a safe manner and push/pull reels of hose.
*While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company requires hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.
Additional Requirements and Skills:
- Attendance: High expectations for timeliness and communication of absences for preapproval. Ability to work overtime on some Saturdays.
- Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), awareness and concern for the safety of others
- Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time
- Productivity: Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done, and proactively seeks out projects to enhance productivity
- Teamwork: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts and promote positive work environment
What You'll Get from Us
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Paid vacation
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Personal insurance
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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.