Harness Assembler - 2nd shift - $19.50/hr

Parker Hannifin; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 24,108 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division in Ravenna, OH is hiring for a hand assembly and machine operations role in tubing manufacturing. Starting base wage of $17.50 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential for a total of $19.50 per hour.

You will read diagrams, follow job orders, set up cutters and markers, and help Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Responsibilities include selecting tubing and fittings per cut sheets, loading reels, marking depths, and ensuring quality through gauging.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Add, subtract, and perform basic math operations.
• Able to read simple diagrams and follow written instructions.
• Manufacturing roles require standing 8+ hours and ability to lift up to 45 pounds, PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Secure proper tubing types and quantities per cut sheets and templates.
• Set up cutter/marker, depth marking, ovens and cooling chamber for production.
• Assemble fittings to tubing, avoid cross-threading and excessive pressure.
• Load reel into payout and thread tubing through cutter per cut sheet.
• Set depth marking machines and verify tolerances with gauges.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives as needed.
• Perform work of equal or lower classification when required.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Hand assembly

Reading diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just extruding hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications.

You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting data centers, wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker’s North American Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on safety, innovation, growth, and purpose-driven work. We offer job stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

This role offers a starting base wage of $17.50 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for a total of $19.50 per hour. To perform a variety of hand assembly and/or machine operations along with bending operations associated with the manufacturing of tubing bundles using diagrams and job order sheets for shipping products. Must complete any SPC and/or attribute charts as required. Set-up and operate cutting machine as per instruction from parts list, visually inspect hose for defects, and check inside diameter with correct gauging pins. Set-up and operate marking machines, perform work of an equal or lower classification, and implement Lean Manufacturing as required for operational needs. Must be able to read and follow simple diagrams and specific written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Secure proper types and quantities of tubing and fittings according to instructions on cut sheets and templates.
• Set up and operate the cutter/marker, depth marking, ovens and cooling chamber to produce quality product.
• Assemble proper fittings to tubing, exercising proper care to avoid excessive pressure on assembly devices. Tighten fittings as specified, avoiding crossing threads.
• Load reel into payout and string tubing through cutter according to cut sheet.
• Set depth marking machines, checking the tolerance of distance between end of tube and depth mark using the vertical height cage.
• Set up assemble tables by using mylar and retrieving head fixture assembling harness according to mylar template. Form tubing fixture using cut sheet for part number and training paper for correct part.
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification, as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, understand English language
• Add, subtract, and basic math operations.
• Follow simple diagrams and specific written instructions.
• Our manufacturing roles do have some minimum physical requirements; standing for 8+ hours, ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves), repetitive motions including use of hands to bend tubing & connect hose assemblies, the ability to hear & respond to audible warnings, calls, alarms sorting items by size shape & color, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and lifting, occasionally up to 45 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitive 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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Drug Tests

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.