Production Operator I / 1st Shift

Danfoss; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Forest City, NC is seeking a Production Operator I for the 1st shift (6:30 am–3:00 pm, Mon–Fri) to operate production equipment and manufacture hydraulic hose under the supervision of the shift Manufacturing Supervisor.

You will perform stencil, inspect, finishing, mandrel prep and braid tasks, maintain a safe, clean 5S workplace, and support on-time delivery while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be local – no relocation offered.

Responsibilities

• Stencil & Inspect: Operates the stencil machine and inspects the hose for defects.
• Finishing (Cut/Coil & Eject/Test): Ejects mandrel, proof tests and cuts/coils hose for shipping.
• Mandrel Prep (Rubber & Grilon): Prepares mandrels for extrusion.
• Braid (Horizontal & Vertical): Operates braider machines to reinforce the hose.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

The Production Operator I position in Forest City, North Carolina operates production equipment to manufacture hydraulic hose. The job reports to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor.

This is a 1st Shift position, with work hours 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Stencil & Inspect: Operates the stencil machine to put the appropriate model and lot number on the hose and inspects it for any defects during this process.
• Finishing (Cut/Coil & Eject/Test): Ejects mandrel from the hose by using water pressure, and proof tests hose to make sure that it meets specifications. Cuts the hose at the appropriate place on the reel, and coils the hose to prepare it for shipping.
• Mandrel Prep (Rubber & Grilon): Prepares rubber and/or grilon mandrel for the rubber to be shaped around during the extrusion process.
• Braid (Horizontal & Vertical): Operates braider machines to interweave two or more strands of yarn to provide reinforcement for the hose before the cover process.

What We're Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be local – no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more manufacturing experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in team environment

Job Criteria

In addition to machine operations, maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S and TPM practices. Job performance measures include safety, quality, inventory, on time delivery and productivity.

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.

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.