Hose Assembler (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Teknor Apex; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a full-time manufacturing operator at our site to support hose production. You will follow a production schedule, select materials, monitor length settings, operate cutting and expander equipment, and label/pack hoses for shipment.

The role requires attention to quality, safety, and daily record-keeping. The job demands standing for long periods, willingness to work overtime as needed, and ability to train others as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must attain the productivity standards that are established by the company.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Print labels using computerized label printer and supply to the assemblers to place on cartons.
• Understanding and ability to perform all required quality checks including length checks.
• Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
• Ability to read and write as acquired through a high school education or the equivalent.
• Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Check production schedule to determine the finished hose scheduled and table assignment.
• Identify proper raw materials required for the product at the assigned finishing table by reviewing the Batch Card.
• Check Automatic Counter for proper setting of specific hose lengths.
• Depress pedal on cutter machine to activate the hose to be run.
• Install proper fittings on expander machines, assemble hose and fittings together, depress foot pedal of expander machine, remove hose and repeat same process.
• Install male end of hose into the winding machine, coil, attach label, secure hose coil with straps or wire ties, visually inspect, assemble carton, put label on side of carton, and place hose coil in carton and/or on belt conveyor.
• Repeat procedure until carton is filled with the designated quantities of hose. Slide carton onto belt conveyor.

Skills

Quality awareness

Productivity standards

Safety compliance

Train others

Self-directed work

Detail oriented

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutter machine

Expander machine

Winding/labeling equipment

Automatic counter

Job description

Join the team behind our custom compounds.

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.

“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain

Responsibilities:

• This role is a full-time position within our site where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team.
• There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.

• Check production schedule to determine the finished hose scheduled and table assignment.
• Identify proper raw materials required for the product at the assigned finishing table by reviewing the Batch Card.
• Check Automatic Counter for proper setting of specific hose lengths.
• Depress pedal on cutter machine to activate the hose to be run.
• Install proper fittings on expander machines, assemble hose and fittings together, depress foot pedal of expander machine, remove hose and repeat same process.

(a) Install male end of hose into the winding machine, coil, attach label, securehose coil with straps or wire ties, visually inspect, assemble carton, put label on side of carton, and place hose coil in carton and/or on belt conveyor.

(b) Repeat procedure until carton is filled with the designated quantities of hose. Slide carton onto belt conveyor

Skills / Requirements:

• Ability to recognize quality problems.
• Must attain the productivity standards that are established by the company.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related responsibilities as require or directed.
• Sample/Order Preparation/Carton Labels
• Print labels using computerized label printer and supply to the assemblers to place on cartons.
• Understanding and ability to perform all required quality checks including length checks.
• Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate operational decision as required, maintaining production levels.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Supply other miscellaneous operational supplies to the tables as required.
• Supply finishing tables with unassembled cartons as required.
• Understand quality parameters and requirements as required to fill customer return orders as well.
• Ability to read and write as acquired through a high school education or the equivalent.
• Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.
• Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.