Teflon Assembly Lead

Smiths Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

US Hose is seeking an assembler to build PTFE hose products at a bench, reading blueprints and executing precise cut lengths and assembly sequences. The role requires prioritizing tasks, using appropriate tooling, and maintaining a clean, safe work area within a team setting.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of Teflon experience and demonstrate independent judgment in planning tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Teflon experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Ability to determine cut lengths and proper sequence of assembly.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Able to prioritize workload and react to special situations.
• Commit to safe and proper work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble PTFE hose products at bench.
• Perform bench and machine operations for hose assembly.
• Read and interpret blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Determine from blueprints and layout proper cut lengths and assembly sequence.
• Exercise good judgment in tooling choices to produce correct finished products.
• Keep work area and tooling clean and orderly.
• Work effectively in a team environment and adapt to priorities.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Reading blueprints

Independent judgment

Job description

US Hose is a global leader in creating and adapting fluid and gas management products and quality programs, US Hose expertise can be traced to its aerospace roots at the dawning of the space age. We provided solutions and service for demanding fluid and gas transfer requirements, whether the media be corrosive, caustic or combustible, under extreme pressure, temperature and flexing conditions. Primary markets include aerospace, chemical, petro‑chemical, pulp and paper, petroleum equipment, heavy equipment, compressed gas, automotive, refrigeration, transportation, data centers, and dozens of other niche markets. US Hose’s background and experience in stringent and demanding hose requirements plays into the strengths of our applications engineers. We are able to assimilate some of the most difficult and demanding applications known today into customer satisfaction, borrowing from our experience and core technology. Committed to quality, US Hose Quality Systems are 3rd party certified and has received numerous other certifications and accreditations.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assembles PTFE hose products, partially or completely, working at a bench
• Perform bench and machine operations such as hose preparation and assembly of low, medium and high pressure PTFE hose for any type of Commercial hose application.
• Read and interpret complicated blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions of PTFE assemblies.
• Determine from blueprints and layout proper cut lengths, finish lengths and proper sequence of assembly and swagging and crimping.
• Exercise good judgment in choice of correct tooling to produce desired finished products.
• Keep work area and tooling clean and orderly.
• Must feel comfortable working in a team environment.
• Know how to prioritize work and react to special situations that arise.
• Perform job in a safe and proper manner.
• Required to use independent judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.
• Perform other related duties that are required by Management.
• Be able to demonstrate correct methods of manufacturing in the production area to employees and develop standard work procedures.
• Assist in the training of new employees in the classification.
• Guide and assist employees when management is not available.
• Contact key personnel as necessary.
• Know how to prioritize work and react to special situations that arise.
• Required to use independent judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.
• Help prioritize and plan work load in the department to run more efficiently.
• Assist with process improvements and process efficiency.
• Assist engineers with process and quality issues

Qualifications

Must have at least 1 year of Teflon Experience.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.