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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a production operator to operate NEB, OMA, and TMW braiders, ensuring product quality and adhering to lean manufacturing practices. The role requires eye for detail, basic math, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include tooling setup, routine inspections, data logging, and collaboration with maintenance and team leaders to resolve issues. This position is based in Mansfield, TX and involves standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Production experience preferred but not required.
• Basic hand tools and math/reading/writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Pull tooling and materials according to specs.
• Inspect tooling and track material in logs.
• Set up machines per specs and adjust components.
• Measure and record OD and pitch on process chart.
• Run braided hose and stage for inspection.
• Maintain clean, 5S work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Report production issues to Lead.
• Perform work of equal or lower classification.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading/Writing

Decision making

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

NEB braiders

TMW braiders

OMA braiders

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 in order 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: 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

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

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