EJ Bellows Operator (3rd)

Hose Master, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Master, LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Bellows Operator to join their family-owned manufacturing company. As a Bellows Operator, you will operate machines to create parts to specifications and ensure quality standards are met. The role includes performing visual inspections and cross-training across departments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, good mechanical skills, and manufacturing experience. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read precision measuring devices, tape measure, and pietape.

Responsibilities

• Operate the machine to create parts to specifications.
• Perform visual inspections of blank tubes.
• Inspect parts after completion.

Skills

Good math and mechanical skills

General computer skills

Ability to operate lift truck

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bellows Operator

Join a family-owned and operated company with 42+ years of stability and growth, manufacturing industry‑leading products 100% in the USA. Headquarters in Cleveland, OH with regional facilities in Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, and Reno, NV.

The Bellows Operator will operate the machines to create parts to the specifications. The purpose is to complete the shape of the bellow by shearing steel, jetline‑rolled steel, and forming on the Bellows Press. Cross‑train across departments as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Operate the machine to create parts to specifications.
• Perform visual inspections of blank tubes.
• Inspect parts after completion.
• Adhere to quality standards.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Good math and mechanical skills.
• General computer skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate lift truck.
• Ability to read precision measuring devices, tape measure, and pietape.

Core Values

• Honorable: Be honest, treat others fairly, behave with integrity.
• Loving: Care for the well‑being of our team, treat others with kindness.
• Professional: Treat others with respect, be reliable, responsible, and own your stuff.
• Customer‑Focused: Appreciate how each role impacts others, provide great service.
• Quality‑Minded: Do it right, imagine a better way, continuous improvement.
• Hardworking: Dedicate to giving your all, be passionate, show pride in your work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 70 pounds; transfer 50–100 pounds with help.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, twist, and kneel.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hose Master is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.