Extruder Operator I - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a production operator in Kansas to set up extrusion lines, run equipment, and ensure product quality. You will perform inspections, adjust speeds and process parameters, and document all production data. The role requires teamwork, basic tool use, and adherence to safety standards.

Overtime and weekend coverage may be required to meet production schedules. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and basic mechanical aptitude, with a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Production experience preferred but not required.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion and related equipment per changes/specs.
• Maintain line speeds, adjust settings, and monitor quality for production rates.
• Inspect products visually and with measurement tools; record parameters.
• Perform basic repairs and assist maintenance for major issues.
• Complete records and label materials with correct IDs and quantities.
• Load materials, manage hoppers, and handle scrap per needs.
• Keep work area clean and organized; comply with Lean/5-S.
• Attend to overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Hand-eye coordination

Decision making

Math literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Basic scope assignments include set-up and operation of extrusion and other associated equipment. Has responsibility for quality of production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Make complete line set-ups on jobs from changes and specifications; set laser to specification of product to be run.
• Operate line maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, traverses, and let-off brakes, etc. to ensure a quality product and production rates.
• Perform frequent inspections of product, both visually and through the use of PI tape and calipers. Record product and process parameters.
• Preform repairs to equipment and assist others in maintenance when major repairs to any equipment on assigned line are required.
• Complete all necessary records, reports, etc. as required. Prepare and attach material I.D. tag to pans or reels as required, giving particular attention to proper part number, job number, and quantity per pan or reel.
• Mix materials, load hoppers, and process scrap as required by operational needs.
• Keep extrusion line and surrounding area clean and orderly.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management 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 management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills/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

Skills/Competencies

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• None at All: (0%)
• Occasional: (1-33%)
• Frequent: (34-66%)
• Continuous: (67-100%)
• Lift/Carry: X Up to 10 lbs, X 11-30 lbs
• Bending: X
• Twist/Turn: X
• Reach Below Knee: X
• Push/Pull: X
• Squat/Kneel: X
• Stand/Walk: X
• Sit: X
• Lifting Above Shoulders: X

Assessment:

Employee must pass Pre-employment screening.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.

1. Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
2. Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
3. Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
4. Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

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

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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