Low Pressure Braider Operator - 1st Shift (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Parker Hannifin; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 58,025,000 - 90,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Braider Operator to support the NEB, OMA and TMW braiders. You will pull tooling, set up machines, and monitor braided hose quality while logging materials as required.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strict safety standards. Training provided for equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Production work preferred but not required.
• Strong trouble shooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate braiders and monitor quality according to specs.
• Pull tooling and materials per machine requirements.
• Inspect tooling and log materials in Braider Logs.
• Set up machines per specifications and adjust components.
• Measure and record OD and pitch on charts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow 5S.
• Report issues to Direct Lead and follow safety rules.
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Monitor machine sounds

Reading information

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pi tape

Job description

Position Summary

Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
2. Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs
3. 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.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color
4. Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)
5. Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection
6. Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices
7. Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
8. Report production issues to Direct Lead
9. 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.Basic computer skills
• 2.Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes inorder to take appropriate action.
• 3.Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• 4.Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
• 5. Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• 6. Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• 7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW, OMA braiders, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

None at All (0%)

Occasional (1-33%)

Frequent (34-66%)

Continuous (67-100%)

Lift/Carry

Up to 10 lbs

11-20 lbs

21-30 lbs

Bending

Twist/Turn

Reach Below Knee

Push/Pull

Squat/Kneel

Stand/Walk

Sit

Lifting Above Shoulders

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

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.25/hr to $31.69/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.