Extruder Operator

Parker Hannifin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

13 Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking an extrusion operator to join our manufacturing team. You will assist in setup, operation, and monitoring of extrusion processes, ensuring finished goods meet customer expectations. Training will cover extrusion, inspection, SPC, and proper use of measuring tools.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to read work orders and drawings. Candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Must read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• Must be able to operate department equipment and read drawings.
• Basic computer skills and English literacy.

Responsibilities

• 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 drawings, standard work and work instructions; review drawings for packaging notes.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs.
• Identify material by barcode for each job.
• Use measuring devices; training provided.
• Make tubing labels and complete production reports per instructions.
• Adhere to quality standards and maintain records.
• Keep work area clean; follow 5S practices.
• Report production issues to Value Stream Team Leader.
• Independently troubleshoot when needed.
• Perform work of equal or lower classification.

Skills

Read work orders

Interpret manufacturing specs

Shop math

Operate department equipment

Team communication

Lean fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Stopwatch

Gauges

Measuring instruments

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 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 Affimative 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”)

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