Low Pressure Braider Operator - 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 11:30 PM)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Mansfield, TX seeks a production associate to operate NEB, OMA and/or TMW braiders and monitor product quality. Responsibilities include setting up machines, pulling tooling, inspecting tooling, recording measurements, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes adherence to lean manufacturing and 5S, with emphasis on teamwork and ability to read work orders and use measuring tools. Prior production experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Production work preferred but not required.
• Skills: Good verbal and interpersonal communication, basic hand tools, sound decision making, math/reading/writing, mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, attention to detail, teamwork.
• Computer literacy and ability to read work orders are required.

Responsibilities

• Pull tooling and materials according to specifications for machines (NEB, OMA, TMW braiders).
• Inspect tooling before use and track material in logs.
• Set up machines and adjust components per specs (braid ring height, tube guide, deck/puller gear, etc.).
• Measure and record OD/pitch (SPC).
• Run braided hose through wash tank and stage for inspection.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow 5S.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Reading & writing

Troubleshooting

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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