Strip & Test Operator I - 1st Shift

Parker•Manhattan, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the removal of mandrel and staging of hose for the Finishing Operator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Based upon work instruction, prepare the product for processing, and apply the designated pressure for blow-out Troubleshoot removal issues to maximize quantity of production Remove excess water from processed hose Complete associated paperwork and indicate length of hose for next stage processing Transfer mandrel for next stage processing DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner. Maintain production schedules. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S. Other duties may be assigned at a later time

Requirements

Education required: High School diploma or GED
Experience: Production work preferred but not required
Basic computer skills
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
Vision : Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
Sound decision making skills
Good math, reading, writing skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Strong trouble shooting skills
Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

Based upon work instruction, prepare the product for processing, and apply the designated pressure for blow-out
Troubleshoot removal issues to maximize quantity of production
Remove excess water from processed hose
Complete associated paperwork and indicate length of hose for next stage processing
Transfer mandrel for next stage processing
Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment.
Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.
Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
Maintain production schedules.
Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
Other duties may be assigned at a later time