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Operate braiding equipment that applies yarn reinforcement over rubber tube for automotive hoses, with quality checks.
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with braided rubber hose reinforcement, a core elastomer-converting process.
Might not be for you. Shift assigned by union seniority, so new hires may land on 2nd or 3rd shift.
Adjacent materials roleOperate braiding equipment applying yarn reinforcement over rubber friction layer on the tube to hose specification
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 0+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Schedule
- Rotating shifts
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
We develop and manufacture solutions that sit at the core of passenger and commercial vehicle systems. Rooted in decades of automotive expertise, our solutions enhance safety, performance, efficiency and driver comfort.
Originating from Continental’s former Original Equipment Solutions business area, we combine proven engineering and manufacturing capabilities with a forward-looking mindset and a strong global footprint to create lasting value for customers and partners worldwide.
Our core business includes solutions for thermal management, emission reduction, sealing and anti-vibration applications. Across all drivetrain technologies, these solutions support critical vehicle functions and deliver reliable performance under demanding conditions. Building on our engineering, multi-material and manufacturing expertise, we are also expanding into selected industrial applications and further strengthening our compound engineering capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Procure drum of tubes following FIFO process, position on A-frame, feed tube into machine,
- Operate braiding equipment applying yarn re-enforcement over rubber friction (specification dependent) layer over the tube according to hose specification,
- Inspect braid visually, perform required quality checks using calipers and wrap gauge and record on appropriate forms,
- Adjust braider settings as needed to maintain quality of braided product,
- Perform braider changeover as required assuring braided product is manufactured to specification,
- Mark defects with tape to identify defective portion of braided product to assure removal of defective braided product in downstream operations,
- Collect spent yarn, cobs, and empty into appropriate containers,
- Print braided product travel tags,
- Stage drums of braided product in designated staging areas at cover operations,
- Perform end of shift duties, report defective product in required reporting systems,
- Maintains cleanliness of work area,
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience: Previous manufacturing experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Ability to work 1 st (7am-3pm), 2nd (3pm-11pm), or 3rd (11pm-7am) shift is determined based on seniority per union contract.
- Relocation benefits would not be offered for this job opening.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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