Extruder Operator

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Parflex Division in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an operator to support extrusion processes and keep production running smoothly. You will read work orders, set up extruders, load materials, and monitor quality while adhering to lean practices and safety guidelines.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and effective communication with team members. Potential for growth within a global manufacturing environment and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and able to read manufacturing specs.
• Basic math, measuring, and drawing interpretation skills expected.
• Ability to operate department equipment and adapt to production needs.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for finished goods meeting customer expectations.
• Set up and operate extruders; load raw material and input settings.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs and identify material by barcode.
• Maintain quality records and follow 5S in the work area.

Skills

Read work orders

Shop math

English literacy

Team communication

Lean fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Measuring gauges

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parflex Division

Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. At our Fort Worth, Texas facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Understand the extrusion and inspection process (training required)
• Setup and operation of Extruders
• Load raw material into machines and input machine settings per instructions
• Setup SPC Program and monitor tube parameters
• Follow directions from drawings, standard work and work instructions. Review drawings for special notes on packaging and special length requirements of tubing
• Prepare for upcoming jobs
• Identify material by barcode system for each job
• Proper use of measuring devices (measurement training required)
• Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports (per work instructions)
• Adhere to quality standards and guidelines. Maintain accurate records
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Report production issues to Value Stream Team Leader
• Ability to independently troubleshoot
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training)

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (calipers, stopwatch, gauges, calculator, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements

Standing, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), walking, working under normal conditions. Exposure to hot machinery (sintering ovens), fluoropolymer resin and isopar fumes. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and cut resistant gloves are all required when working in the manufacturing plant.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANS

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action Employer. 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")

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