Finishing Operator

Description

Major Functions: Knowledge of all functions of the finishing dept.

Requirements

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in your community?  Join Snap-tite Hose and be part of something meaningful! 

Snap-tite Hose is the industry leader in lay-flat hose, setting the standard for innovation, durability, and heat resistance.  Join a passionate team with a strong culture, dedicated to making a difference and saving lives! 

As a Finishing Operator, you’ll play a vital role in the final assembly process—layering, adding finishing touches, and ensuring every hose meets our high standards before it leaves our facility. 

Competency Requirements:

Qualification:

General. Employees must….

• Understand the flow of work between Coater, Insert, and Steam, coupling Assembly, and Test Table, and move material into holding areas in accordance with this flow.
• Understand the production schedule.
• Know how to safely and properly handle (and lift) materials and jackets in all areas.
• Operate Machinery at an acceptable rate.
• Keep all areas, machines, and floors clean.
• Have the ability to demonstrate skills to less knowledgeable operators, as needed.

Insert Tables. Employees must…

• Operate snake at lower end of insert table.
• Insert jackets at upper end of insert table.
• Insert tubes at upper end of insert table.
• Properly stencil hose per spec. when required.
• Move Jackets over to the cure table.

Required Skills and Ability:

• Employee must be physically able to work in areas so as to not harm themselves or others, and must be able to safely use machinery and tools.
• Understand and verify quality through the use of gauges, tools, specs, and charts.
• Employee must understand how to fill out all paperwork for all areas.
• Must work well as a team.
• Employee must be able to communicate with the lead, quality tech, or supervisor any issues they may find that affects the performance of the area, or product.
• Skill level – entry level.
• Other activities as designated by supervisor.

Principal Activities Include:

Strength Requirements:

Medium

Up to 50lbs of force exerted occasionally, and up to 20lbs frequently, up to 10lbs constantly.

Work Environment:

Employee may be exposed to wet and humid conditions and Dust/Fumes/Gas and Chemicals. Employee may need to work around extreme heat and moving machinery.

Education/Training Requirement:

High School Diploma, or GED required.