3rd Shift Extrusion Operator — Precision & Quality

Parker; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is hiring for a production/assembly role on the preform and extrusion line. You will prepare and load preforms, monitor line speeds, adjust settings, and document results. Emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork to meet manufacturing specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic tool skills, and mechanical aptitude. Ongoing duties include tooling setup, cleanliness, and strict adherence to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading, writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong trouble shooting skills.
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Check preform mixes according to manufacturing specifications and fill out preform record form.
• Clean and prep preform press, center shaft, bottom plate and insert separator tube if required.
• Pour PTFE into preform press and use scanner to print labels based on preform measurements.
• Review current jobs on extrusion line, check line extrusion speeds for accuracy and adjust extrusion/let down speed as needed and record on chart.
• Set up tooling for next job, load preform into applicable line extrusion according to manufacturing specifications, add running job information to board.
• Use, make and recycle preform stumps, measure scrap and record.
• Clean and polish tooling regularly, update tool polish logs as needed, practice tooling preservation program.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices.
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines.
• Report production issues to Direct Lead
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Skills

Verbal communication

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math & reading

Team player

Attention to detail

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Parker Hannifin is hiring for a production/assembly role on the preform and extrusion line. You will prepare and load preforms, monitor line speeds, adjust settings, and document results. Emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork to meet manufacturing specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic tool skills, and mechanical aptitude. Ongoing duties include tooling setup, cleanliness, and strict adherence to 5S standards.