2nd shift Hose Fabrication Operator

Parker Hannifin; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Iowa is seeking an assembler to operate manufacturing equipment and assemble hose and fitting products. This role includes inspecting finished work, maintaining equipment, and following Lean/5-S practices in a team setting.

You will be expected to work with standard work procedures, perform data entry for production and participate in continuous improvement. Training and safety requirements are part of daily duties, with possible overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Able to effectively communicate with other operators.
• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Basic understanding of shop math and measuring skills, including fractions/decimals.
• Good organizational and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs hose assembly and follows standard work in a team environment.
• Operates and sets up manufacturing equipment and saws.
• Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Conducts in-process inspection and enters data into router.
• Accounts for and disposes of scrap properly.
• Communicates workflow problems and equipment needs to Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Supports LEAN and 5-S initiatives.
• Work safely and report safety or environmental incidents immediately.
• Participate in peer-based teams and cross-train as needed.
• Work overtime as required to meet business needs.
• Follow department policies and maintain attendance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Problem solving

Shop math

PC skills

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment to create hose and fitting assemblies and perform tests and quality checks on finished products. Work expectations and requirements are subject to change based on need and availability.

Position Summary

Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment to create hose and fitting assemblies and perform tests and quality checks on finished products. Work expectations and requirements are subject to change based on need and availability.

Essential Functions

• Performs hose assembly, and ensures standard work process is followed, in a Work Center team environment
• Operates and set-up of manufacturing equipment and saws
• Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Conducts in-process inspection and enters work order data into router
• Accounts for and properly disposes of scrap
• Communicates work-flow problems and equipment needs to Team Lead and/or Supervisor
• Understands and supports Corporate initiatives such as LEAN
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.
• Follow all department policies and procedures
• Attendance and punctuality are required
• Maintains an achieving or higher productivity rating while operating assembly cells

Department Specific/Non-essential Functions

• Continue to keep current in skills through training, classes and on the job training
• Completes daily scrap reports, production tracking sheets, and production boards
• Capable of cross training within multiple areas creating flexibility and understanding
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent preferred but not required

Experience

Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Able to effectively communicate with other operators
• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Strong problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Basic understanding of shop math and measuring skills, including the ability to convert fractions and decimals.
• Good organizational and PC skills

Other Skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Assessment

Employee must pass pre-employment screening

Organizational Relationships/Scope

• Report directly to the VSTL
• Work closely with all value stream team leads, shop floor employees, production control, and engineering.

Work Requirements

None at all

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

% of Workday (8 hr)

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Repetitions per hour

4-6

6-12

>12

Lift / Carry

Up to 10 lbs.

11-20 lbs.

21-35 lbs.

Bending

Twist / turn

Reach below knee

Push / pull

Squat / kneel

Stand / walk

Sit

No lifting above shoulders

Working Conditions

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.