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Production Operator I / 3rd Shift

Danfoss
Forest City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

About the role

The Impact You'll Make

The Production Operator I position in Forest City, North Carolina operates production equipment to manufacture hydraulic hose. The job reports to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor.

This is a 3rd Shift position, with work hours 10:30 pm to 7:00 am. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Stencil & Inspect: Operates the stencil machine to put the appropriate model and lot number on the hose and inspects it for any defects during this process.
Finishing (Cut/Coil & Eject/Test): Ejects mandrel from the hose by using water pressure, and proof tests hose to make sure that it meets specifications. Cuts the hose at the appropriate place on the reel, and coils the hose to prepare it for shipping.
Mandrel Prep (Rubber & Grilon): Prepares rubber and/or grilon mandrel for the rubber to be shaped around during the extrusion process.
Braid (Horizontal & Vertical): Operates braider machines to interweave two or more strands of yarn to provide reinforcement for the hose before the cover process.

What We're Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Must be local – no relocation offered


Preferred Qualifications

  • One year or more manufacturing experience preferred
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work successfully in team environment

Physical Requirements

What You'll Get from Us

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

  • Paid vacation
  • 401k Plan with employer match
  • Personal insurance
  • Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
  • Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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