Extruder Operator I - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Kansas is seeking a production operator to support extrusion lines and related equipment. You will set up lines from job changes and specifications, monitor speeds, make adjustments, and ensure a quality product and production rate.

You'll inspect products with basic measuring tools, record process data, and assist maintenance as needed. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Production work experience preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Good math, reading, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to work well in a team and meet quality standards.
• Basic computer skills and alertness to equipment sounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion lines per job changes and specs.
• Maintain line speeds, adjustments, traverses and let-off brakes.
• Inspect product visually and with PI tape and calipers; record parameters.
• Perform repairs and assist maintenance for line equipment.
• Complete records and attach I.D. tags with correct part numbers.
• Mix materials, load hoppers and process scrap as needed.
• Keep work area clean and safe; comply with lean manufacturing.
• Work overtime including extended shifts and weekends as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Reading/Writing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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.

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

1. Basic computer skills

2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.

4. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

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

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.

Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis

Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions

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.

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