POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform all tasks involved in the production of Ritchie Engineering Company Hose Department products. This includes brass fittings, crimping, cutting hoses, bundling hoses, labeling, inserting gaskets and valves into barbs and light machine maintenance. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may work at different work stations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the assembly process. Some, but not all, work stations require the following responsibilities and duties:

Performs assembly-type functions
Measure and cut hose for stock by hand
Operate cutting machine
Cut set of test hoses for quality (see work instructions) every morning
Pull and burst samples; Re-work samples if not up to standards
Inspect fittings, hoses and other parts
Apply epoxy to brass fittings
Salvage brass fittings
Assemble gaskets and valves into barbs
Weigh and measure completed barbs
Operate tying machine
Push ferrules onto hose
Must have basic computer skills
Clock in and out of work orders
Ability to read work orders and work instructions
Complete proper paper work daily
Place finished goods in the designated locations
Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Performs other related duties and assignments as required
All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

The position will require Mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY USED:

Employees may work at different work stations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the assembly process. Some, but not all, work stations require the employee to use some of the following equipment and/or machinery:

Labeling Machine
Pusher
Crimping Machine
Cutting machine
Tying machine
Bending Machine
Gasket and Valve feeder
Pallet Jack
Scales
Computer

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS:

Close and peripheral vision as well as depth perception is required for inspection
Ability to tolerate occasional loud noise
Ability to stand and / or sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to tolerate repetitive motion
Some exposure to vibration
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Some work stations require the employee to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.