Interlock Operator - Stripwound
About The Position
Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA! Headquarters 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. Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth. The Interlock Machine Operator is responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of machinery that forms metal strip into hose of various diameters, thicknesses and construction. May also be responsible for processing orders on the floor through various stages which may include prepping, testing, finishing, shipping and or receiving. This position is considered safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position refers to a job in which the employee, holding this position, is responsible for his/her own safety or other people's safety.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to understand and follow English instructions
- Ability to read and understand detailed work instructions and production documentation
- Must be able to read a tape measure, learn to use micrometers and PI tape
- Good math skills a must; mechanically inclined
- Ability to operate a lift truck
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Lifting, rolling, stretching and handling metal
- Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to stand and work on your feet 100% of the day
Responsibilities
- Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, sales orders, floor travelers and/or prints
- Adheres to standards of quality and accuracy utilizing prints and other standards for inspection
- Utilize kiosk (computer) to find and follow standard work procedures
- Must be able to understand how to use tape measure, PI tape, calipers and micrometers
- Loads heavy metal strip coils onto machinery using forklift or other equipment
- Set up and operate machinery that forms metal strips into hose
- Cutting hose to length, spot welding and finishing hose per order requirements
- Prepping hoses utilizing cutting equipment, crimpers and other hand tools
- Testing assemblies utilizing air, water, gas and Helium Mass Spec equipment
- Finishing assemblies utilizing buffing, grinding, polishing, covering, tagging, painting and/or packaging assemblies per standards
- Perform Housekeeping in and around 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/or change gas tanks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
