Operator Level II (Mandrel) / 2nd Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment in Mountain Home, AR is seeking an Operator Level II (Mandrel) for the 2nd shift to inspect, prepare, and place mandrels in reels while following safety and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities include mandrel preparation, lube cone replacement, reel maintenance, and selecting the correct mandrel. The role requires high school diploma or GED and offers on-site work in a loud, hot environment with team support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, bond or splice, clean, lubricate, and place mandrel in appropriate reel quantities.
• Perform service functions for Mandrel Preparation Operators.
• Measure and replace lube cones and cleaning lube pots.
• Replace strings and plastic on reels.
• Determine which mandrel to run.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Cross train for flexibility and safety compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Operator Level II (Mandrel) / 2nd Shift

Req ID: 51108 Job Location: Mountain Home, AR, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Primary function is to inspect, bond or splice, clean, lubricate, and place mandrel in appropriate reel quantities.

This is a 2nd Shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform necessary service functions for Mandrel Preparation Operators
• Measure and replace lube cones and cleaning lube pots
• Replace the strings and plastic on reels
• Determine what mandrel to run
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Assist other operators when possible
• Cross train for flexibility
• Work within all safety and quality guidelines

What We're Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred qualifications

• One (1) year manufacturing experience

Job Criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal personnel and external personnel

Environment and Safety

Environment

• No large machinery – nothing larger than a reel lift.
• Surrounded by reels.
• There is little to no forklift traffic.
• Surrounding machines are very loud and the work, and workspace, is hot. Mandrel bonder puts off heat.

Safety

• Floors are considerably slippery. No PPE for this; best is “oil resistant” work shoes.
• Burn risk from bonders. Use gloves.
• There are some pinch points when loading a letoff, clamping mandrel at bonder, etc.
• Safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes required at all times.
• Gloves required when moving reels, handling knives.

Physical Activity

Physical Activity

• Entire shift is spent walking or standing.
• Pushing full reels frequently.
• Ability to reach, grasp and manipulate.

Tools

• Scissors and Handheld mandrel cutters
• Clamp / pliers
• Scraper to take the melted plastic off the bonder
• Grinder to remove excess mandrel at the bonded spot
• Cone gauges to make sure the correct size cone is used to apply lube
• Calculator
• O.D. Tape

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.