Operator, Production

Gates Corporation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
7603 Prairie Oak Drive (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2025
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Perks At Work * Great team culture that works together to get the job done * Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match * Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year! * Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more! About The Job The Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly aspect of all hose assemblies with GENSA production facility. This role will cover all aspects of building the assembly (un-crating, cutting, skiving, swaging, crimping, testing, packaging, and etc.). Overtime eligible, will be placed on an on call rotation. About You * Must be able to assemble product per customer requirements/specs and prepare it for final QA/QC inspection- this can include un-crating product, cutting product to required length, skiving raw hose, swaging/crimping, hydrostatic testing the assembly, cleaning the assembly, packaging the assembly into final shipping container, and other functions as needed. * Read and build pick ticket (BOM - bill of material) to work order - cross reference all materials prior to build. * Assist QA/QC technician in final inspection * Ability to war all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required * Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume production environment * Ability to work independently or in a team * Takes initiative and is self-motivated * High School Diploma or GED * Previous Gas/Oil experience preferred * Previous Flexible Hose Assembly experience preferred WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.