3rd Shift Press Operator

Parker Hannifin; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Press Operator at the Cambridge Springs facility to set up the work cell and operate transfer presses to manufacture a variety of high-quality products. The role emphasizes maintaining efficient presses and making adjustments to resolve minor manufacturing difficulties.

Starting rate is $19.28 per hour with a $1.75 shift differential. Candidates should be prepared to work in a manufacturing environment and leverage tools like Excel and SAP for daily record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows procedures, processes, and instructions.
• Understands product drawings and basic blueprints.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses and machine combinations to produce a variety of products.
• Ensure presses are operating efficiently and adjust to meet production rates.
• Install accessories in molds or presses as needed.
• Operate forklifts and jitneys up to 25% of the time.
• Work in warm conditions around hot equipment; use pre-heaters/bake ovens up to 50% of the time.
• Use hand tools and measuring/recording accessories up to 50% of the time.
• Learn and operate drill presses, grinder wheels, dust collectors, and vacuums.
• Maintain required physical movements and safety while performing duties.

Skills

Reading procedures & instructions

Blueprints comprehension

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Shift flexibility

Self-improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7-9 months manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Press Operator sets up their work cell and operates transfer presses within the facility to manufacture a variety of high-quality products. Additionally, this individual ensures daily the presses are operating efficiently and makes any necessary adjustments to resolve minor manufacturing difficulties.

Starting rate $19.28 and $1.75 sift differential added.

Responsibilities

• Operate various presses in multiple machine combinations to produce a variety of products.
• Ensure presses are operating efficiently.
• Set controls and make necessary adjustments to ensure production rates are met and/or improved.
• Install proper accessories in the molds or presses.
• Operate forklifts and jitneys (up to 25% of the time).
• Work in warm conditions and around hot equipment. Use pre-heaters/bake ovens (up to 50% of the time).
• Ability to use hand tools (mill knives, pliers, side cutters, sprue pullers, electric/air grinders, etc.) and measuring/recording accessories (up to 50% of the time).
• Ability to learn and operate drill presses, grinder wheels, dust collectors, and vacuums.
• Stand (up to 100% of the time), walk (up to 75% of the time), lift (up to 75% of the time), grasp (up to 75% of the time), reach (up to 50% of the time), twist (up to 25% of the time), bend 90 degrees (up to 20% of the time), sit (up to 10% of the time), climb (up to 10% of the time), and push/pull (up to 10% of the time).
• Carry/lift materials weighing up to thirty-five pounds (up to 50% of the time) and between 35 and 50 pounds (up to 40% of the time), occasionally carrying/lifting materials weighing over one hundred pounds with assistance.
• Ability to use day-by-hour sheets and update High Performance Team board.

Position Summary

Press Operator sets up their work cell and operates transfer presses within the facility to manufacture a variety of high-quality products. Additionally, this individual ensures daily the presses are operating efficiently and makes any necessary adjustments to resolve minor manufacturing difficulties.

Starting rate $19.28 and $1.75 sift differential added.

Responsibilities

• Operate various presses in multiple machine combinations to produce a variety of products.
• Ensure presses are operating efficiently.
• Set controls and make necessary adjustments to ensure production rates are met and/or improved.
• Install proper accessories in the molds or presses.
• Operate forklifts and jitneys (up to 25% of the time).
• Work in warm conditions and around hot equipment. Use pre-heaters/bake ovens (up to 50% of the time).
• Ability to use hand tools (mill knives, pliers, side cutters, sprue pullers, electric/air grinders, etc.) and measuring/recording accessories (up to 50% of the time).
• Ability to learn and operate drill presses, grinder wheels, dust collectors, and vacuums.
• Stand (up to 100% of the time), walk (up to 75% of the time), lift (up to 75% of the time), grasp (up to 75% of the time), reach (up to 50% of the time), twist (up to 25% of the time), bend 90 degrees (up to 20% of the time), sit (up to 10% of the time), climb (up to 10% of the time), and push/pull (up to 10% of the time).
• Carry/lift materials weighing up to thirty-five pounds (up to 50% of the time) and between 35 and 50 pounds (up to 40% of the time), occasionally carrying/lifting materials weighing over one hundred pounds with assistance.
• Ability to use day-by-hour sheets and update High Performance Team board.

The list above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and/or verbal procedures, processes, and instructions.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings and basic blueprints.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to become proficient with Excel and SAP software.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work any shift as well as overtime during the week as needed.
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with supervisors, coworkers, and other shifts and/or departments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and coworkers.
• Ability to complete the job without direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of self or others.
• Demonstrated effort toward self-improvement by gaining new knowledge/skills and accepting new assignments.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven to nine months manufacturing experience.
• Maintain operator certification to remain in the job.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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 Affiantive 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.

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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.