Machine Operator - PI Tape Experience REQUIRED

Hose Master, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Master, LLC is seeking a Machine Operator to join our family-owned team in Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for operating machinery to form metal strips into hoses, adhering to quality standards and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift heavy materials. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and value a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow English work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand detailed production documentation.
• Use measuring tools accurately for production.
• Lift 50 pounds and operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery for forming metal strips into hoses.
• Load and unload heavy metal strip coils using forklifts.
• Test assemblies using various equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow English instructions

Proficiency reading and using tape measure

Strong math skills

Mechanically inclined

Heavy lifting capability

Ability to operate a lift truck

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

PI tape

Micrometers

Forklift

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Overview

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth, manufacturing 100% of products in the USA. Headquarters are in Cleveland, OH, with regional facilities in Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; and Reno, NV. Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating the Interlocked machine and for the set‑up, operation and maintenance of machinery that forms metal strip into hose of various diameters, thicknesses and construction. The operator may also process orders on the floor through various stages, including prepping, testing, finishing, shipping and/or receiving. This position is considered safety sensitive.

Responsibilities

• React to change productively and handle essential tasks as assigned.
• Read and understand work instructions, sales orders, floor travelers, and/or prints.
• Adhere to quality and accuracy standards, using prints and inspection standards.
• Use a kiosk (computer) to locate and follow standard work procedures.
• Use tape measure, PI tape, calipers and micrometers appropriately.
• Load heavy metal strip coils onto machinery using forklift or other equipment.
• Set up and operate the machinery that forms metal strips into hose.
• Cut hose to length, perform spot welding and finish hose per order requirements.
• Pre‑prep hoses using cutting equipment, crimpers and hand tools.
• Test assemblies using air, water, gas, and Helium Mass Spec equipment.
• Finish assemblies using buffing, grinding, polishing, covering, tagging, painting and/or packaging per standards.
• Perform housekeeping in and around the facility to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Use forklift/tow motor to move shipments and material, load and unload stock trucks and machines, and change gas tanks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Ability to read and understand detailed work instructions and production documentation.
• Proficiency reading and using tape measure and PI tape, and learning to use micrometers.
• Strong math skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to operate a lift truck.

Competencies

• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills – teamwork.
• Safety conscious.
• Values, trust and integrity.
• Continuous learning.
• Customer focus (finding ways to say YES to the customer).
• Quality driven.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, roll, stretch and handle metal.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to stand and work on feet 100% of the day.

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.