Spooling Machine Operator
About The Position
Become part of a team where you are valued for your hard work! Headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey, Techflex® has been a global leader in braided sleeving manufacturing for over 60 years. For full time employees, we offer rewarding careers and great benefits that let you invest back into yourself including paid time off, paid holidays, vacation accrual, tuition and gym membership reimbursements, and profit sharing. We also regularly host special team-building events and offer other perks to our employees. Apply now — don’t miss out on becoming a part of the Techflex® team. Job Summary: The spooling machine operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and engaging in feeding, spooling, and cutting product in order to fill the items in the work orders according to customer’s specifications.
Requirements
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, and completion of training.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and RF Scanning.
- Communication Skills- Active Listening and Verbal Communication.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
- Ability to work a consistent schedule.
- Ability to grasp winding material with fingers and palm while applying steady pressure to foot pedal for sustained periods of time.
- Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
- Visual acuity to examine or inspect material.
- Standing for sustained periods of time.
- Applying constant pressure to material with fingers and palm.
- Making substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Frequently lifting and/or moving spools weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Sharp vision required.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates machine.
- Observes, monitors, and adjusts machine as necessary.
- Positions, adjusts, and feeds material manually to complete orders.
- Reads work orders to determine product specifications or material requirements, such as form, temperature, and/or speed.
- Loads spool of material onto machine.
- Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.
- Forecasts ahead to accommodate spooling schedule and daily orders.
- Keeps area clean and tidy on a daily basis.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- vacation accrual
- tuition reimbursement
- gym membership reimbursements
- profit sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
