Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift

Parker; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is hiring for a production/assembly role on the preform and extrusion line. You will prepare and load preforms, monitor line speeds, adjust settings, and document results. Emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork to meet manufacturing specifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic tool skills, and mechanical aptitude. Ongoing duties include tooling setup, cleanliness, and strict adherence to 5S standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Check preform mixes according to manufacturing specifications and fill out preform record form.
• Clean and prep preform press, center shaft, bottom plate and insert separator tube if required.
• Pour PTFE into preform press and use scanner to print labels based on preform measurements.
• Review current jobs on extrusion line, check line extrusion speeds for accuracy and adjust extrusion/let down speed as needed and record on chart.
• Set up tooling for next job, load preform into applicable line extrusion according to manufacturing specifications, add running job information to board.
• Use, make and recycle preform stumps, measure scrap and record.
• Clean and polish tooling regularly, update tool polish logs as needed, practice tooling preservation program.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices.
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines.
• Report production issues to Direct Lead
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Skills

Verbal communication

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math & reading

Team player

Attention to detail

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Make quality preforms and load into line extrusions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Check preform mixes according to manufacturing specifications and fill out preform record form
2. Clean and prep preform press, center shaft, bottom plate and insert separator tube if required
3. Pour PTFE into preform press and use scanner to print labels based on preform measurements
4. Review current jobs on extrusion line, check line extrusion speeds for accuracy and adjust extrusion/let down speed as needed and record on chart
5. Set up tooling for next job, load preform into applicable line extrusion according to manufacturing specifications, add running job information to board
6. Use, make and recycle preform stumps, measure scrap and record
7. Clean and polish tooling regularly, update tool polish logs as needed, practice tooling preservation program
8. Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices
9. Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
10. Report production issues to Direct Lead
11. Perform work of an equal or lower classification

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
3. 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.
4. Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education required: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: Production work preferred but not required
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  1. Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  2. Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
  3. Sound decision making skills
  4. Good math, reading, writing skills
  5. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
  6. Strong trouble shooting skills
  7. Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
  8. Ability to work well in a team environment
• Skills/Competencies:
  1. 1. Basic computer skills
  2. 2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
  3. 3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
  4. 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%)

  Continuous (67-100%)

  Lift/Carry
  X

  Up to 10 lbs
  X

  11-20 lbs
  X

  21-30 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.

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. 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.

DISCLAIMER:

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

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 Affi­ native 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.

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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.