High Pressure Braider Operator - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an assembler/operator to run NEB, OMA, and TMW braiders and to train entry-level braiders as needed. You will pull tooling, set up machines, inspect tooling, and track materials per specifications.

You will measure hose components, perform pull tests, and ensure quality while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety standards. This role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Production experience preferred but not required.
• 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 troubleshooting skills.
• Able to maintain continuous attention to detail.
• Teamwork-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed.
• Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s).
• Inspect tooling before using and track material in Braider Logs.
• Set up machines per manufacturing specs and adjust as needed.
• Identify mandrel size for core tubes and resize/rework as needed.
• Mark defects and new preforms with correct tape color.
• Measure OD/pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels.
• Perform inspection of carriers and rebuild as required.
• Perform pull test on aerospace hose.
• Replace oil barrels when needed.
• Set completed hose to proper staging area.
• Maintain 5S in work area and follow safety/quality guidelines.
• Report production issues to Direct Lead.

Skills

Braider operation

Train entry level braiders

Tooling handling

Quality inspection

Machine setup

SPC measurement

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Calipers / micrometers

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

NEB braider

TMW braider

OMA braider

Job description

Position Summary

Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

Essential Functions

• Know how to operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed
• Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
• Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs
• Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.)
• Identify correct mandrel size for the core tube to help guide thorugh machine, rotate mandrel till job finishes and strip when done, resize and rework as needed
• Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color
• Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels
• Perform inspection of carriers and know how to rebuild
• Perform pull test on all aerospace hose
• Replace oil barrels when needed
• Set completed hose to proper staging area
• 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

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.

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

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.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc.)
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)

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
• 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
• 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.

Additional Comments

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.

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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.