Production Operator I / 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Danfoss is hiring a Production Operator I for the 1st shift in Forest City, North Carolina. This on-site role reports to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor and runs from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The position involves operating production equipment to manufacture hydraulic hose, with responsibilities including stencil, finishing, mandrel prep, and braiding to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be local – no relocation offered.
• One year or more manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Production Operator I / 1st Shift

Req ID: 50417

Job Location: Forest City, NC, 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

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

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

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.