Position Summary

This position is responsible for the operation of equipment to produce rubber hose. Positions include: 2-spiral cover operators, wash cover operator, 4-spiral and 2-spiral tube operators, and wash tube operators.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Set up, operate, and monitor extruders and braider decks to produce rubber tube and cover and make adjustments to correct for speed and temperature

2. Load bobbins of yarn on braider decks and balance for operation

3. Operate braiders decks to wrap yarn over the tube to reinforce the hose

4. Utilize computer to access specifications, enter quality data and print specifications

5. Use drops, calipers, thickness gauges and OD tapes to measure product and assure conformance to specification

6. Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers

7. 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.

2. Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.

3. Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: