Extruder Operator I - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a production operator to set up and run extrusion lines, ensuring quality output and efficiency. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and basic measuring tools to verify product specs.

You will perform inspections, record process parameters, and assist with routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards. Overtime and weekend coverage may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Production experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion line and related equipment per specs.
• Maintain line speeds, adjustments, and material handling to ensure quality output and production rates.
• Perform visual inspections and measure product/process parameters; log data.
• Assist maintenance with minor repairs and report major issues.
• Recordkeeping and tagging parts with correct identifiers.
• Load materials, manage scrap, keep area clean and organized.
• Work overtime including extended shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

Communication

Hand tools

Decision making

Math literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Machine monitoring

Visual acuity

Alertness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PI tape

Calipers

Job description

Position Summary

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

• 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
X
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.
• 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.

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.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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