Flexible Hose Finishing & Packaging Specialist

Flexible Hose Finishing & Packaging Specialist

Be part of a privately held materials innovator with nearly 100 years of history and a global footprint across nine U.S. facilities and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. At Teknor Apex, enduring partnerships with employees and customers power our custom compound solutions.

Why this role matters

Reliable finishing and packaging ensure our hoses meet precise specs, ship on time, and keep our production teams safe and on pace.

What you’ll do

• Embrace team-based manufacturing; maintain consistent, on-time attendance to support a safe, well-staffed line.
• Work mandatory overtime when business needs require; production may extend beyond scheduled shifts.
• Review the production schedule to confirm finished hose runs and your table assignment.
• Check the Batch Card to identify and stage correct raw materials.
• Set the Automatic Counter for required hose lengths.
• Activate the cutter via foot pedal to advance and cut hose to length.
• Install appropriate fittings on expander machines; assemble hose and fittings; use the expander foot pedal; remove hose and repeat.
• Feed the male end of hose into the winding machine; coil, label, strap or wire-tie; visually inspect; assemble cartons; apply side labels; place coils into cartons and / or onto the belt conveyor; repeat until designated quantities are met, then slide cartons to the conveyor.
• Print carton labels on a computerized label printer; distribute labels to assemblers; prepare samples and orders.
• Perform required quality checks, including length checks; quickly recognize and respond to quality issues.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and achieve company productivity standards.
• Supply finishing tables with unassembled cartons and other operational supplies.
• Exercise sound operational judgment to maintain production levels; perform other related tasks as directed.
• Understand quality parameters to support completion of customer return orders; train employees on processes and procedures.

What you bring

Physical demands

Compliance

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

Growth & culture

We’re a family-led organization where teamwork drives results. You’ll collaborate, learn, and help build better products that our customers rely on every day.