Hose Assembler - Team-Driven Manufacturing Operator

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

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.