Extruder Operator - Off Shift

Parker Hannifin; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Alliance, Nebraska is seeking a production operator to set up and operate extrusion and related equipment, following proper work instructions and quality checks.

You will work with maintenance to troubleshoot, maintain safety standards, and record production data while contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Production experience preferred, but not required.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow specifications and procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion and related equipment following established work instructions.
• Mix materials, load hoppers, and process scrap as required.
• Conduct quality checks using visual inspection and measuring tools.
• Document good and non-conforming product and maintain records.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Prioritize duties based on guidance from team leaders.
• Follow safety procedures and lean manufacturing practices.
• Communicate needs for supplies with the Material Handler/Warehouse.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Decision making

Math reading writing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the set up and operation of extrusion and other associated equipment.

Position Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for the set up and operation of extrusion and other associated equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operators will follow the established work instructions and process specification sheets to complete line set ups, mixing materials, loading hoppers, and processing scrap as required by operational needs.
• To ensure quality, the operator will follow ISO policies and procedures, maintain production rates/schedule, and perform quality checks during the work process by inspecting the product both visually and using O.D. and/or PI Tape and calipers and assure conformance to specification by eliminating known defects and documenting good and non-conforming product.
• Correctly complete all necessary records, reports, etc., as required.
• Operator will diagnose and troubleshoot minor problems to prevent serious mechanical failures and communicate with maintenance when needed.
• Operator will prioritize job duties based on information obtained from the Work Leader/Value Stream Team Leader.
• Monitor and follow all safety preventative measures and practices, including 5S and safety guidelines.
• Operator will communicate with Material Handler/Warehouse when needing supplies.

Department Specific/ Non-essential Functions

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership 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 leadership 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 later.

Minimum Requirements

Education required/ preferred:

• 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
• Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
• Strong trouble shooting skills

Skills/Competencies

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Other Skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

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.

Physical Conditions

Work Requirements None at all Occasional Frequent Continuous % of Workday (8 hr) 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Repetitions per hour 4-6 6-12 >12 Lift / Carry Up to 10 lbs. 11-30 lbs. Bending Twist / turn Reach below knee Push / pull Squat / kneel Stand / walk Sit No lifting above shoulders

Working Conditions

• Required PPE:
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes
  • Kevlar gloves
• Steel toed shoes Standing is required for extended periods of time. Stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, carrying, kneeling, lifting, and lifting overhead are performed on an occasional basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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

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Drug Tests

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.