Machine Operator - Polymer Tubing Extrusion - 2nd Shift

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hose & Tubing Extrusion Machine Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in manufacturing precision-engineered products for critical applications. This hands-on position involves operating advanced machinery and ensuring the highest quality standards in the production of thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hoses. With a focus on innovation and safety, you'll be part of a dedicated team that supports vital industries, from aerospace to renewable energy. Enjoy competitive wages, exceptional benefits starting from day one, and the satisfaction of contributing to projects that keep America moving forward.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses

Annual perfect attendance bonus

120 hours of Paid Time Off

13 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary benefit plans

Discounts and incentives

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills essential for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate thermo-plastic extruders according to specifications.
• Monitor machinery and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Keyboarding skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Thermo-plastic extruders

Precision measuring instruments

Forklift

Manual and electric jack

MS Office software

Job description

Machine Operator - Polymer Tubing Extrusion - 2nd Shift

Location: MANITOWOC, WI, United States
Job Family: Manufacturing
Job Type: Regular
Posted: Mar 24, 2025
Job ID: 54667

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Company Overview: Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on 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 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 Hose Products Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Hose & Tubing Extrusion Machine Operator – Shape the Core of Critical Systems

At Parflex, our extrusion machine operators do more than run equipment — they create the foundation of products that power high-stakes systems across the globe. From aerospace and defense to renewable energy and transportation, your work helps shape precision-engineered hose and tubing used in:

• U.S. military vehicles like the JLTV and FMTV
• Advanced aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and C-130 Hercules
• Wind turbine braking systems and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
• High-pressure equipment for construction, oil & gas, and emergency rescue

You’ll work hands-on with advanced thermoplastics and fluoropolymers, monitoring quality and operating extrusion machinery that produces hose with exacting tolerances and world-class durability. Your attention to detail and pride in quality are essential in helping Parker deliver the unmatched reliability our customers trust.

Why Work for Parker?

Competitive wages: Our entry-level Maintenance Operator starts at $22.00 an hour, with a $2.00 per hour shift differential for working on 2nd shift. In addition to wages, our team members also receive quarterly bonuses, set by company growth and quality goals. This is 2.5%-10% of annual earnings! We also have an annual perfect attendance bonus of $1,250!

Exceptional Benefits: All team members are eligible for benefits starting day 1! You can receive 120 hours of Paid Time Off your first full year with Parker! We also have 13 paid holidays and volunteer time off opportunities. We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to fit your lifestyle. 401(k) starts right away, matching the first 5% of your contribution. In addition, Parker offers multiple voluntary benefit plans; such as supplemental insurance plans, legal protection, renters/home/auto insurance, pet wellness, and identity theft protection. We also offer discounts and incentives through the many partners of Parker Hannifin.

Schedule and Location: We are located at 1717 Dufek Drive in Manitowoc, WI. Second shift hours are 2:00pm-10:00pm, with a flexible overtime schedule when voluntary or required. Our facility is environmentally controlled 365 days a year. That means team members are comfortable year-round, working in air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates thermo-plastic extruders and auxiliary equipment on the extruder line according to engineering specifications; makes immediate corrections where possible.
• Utilizes a variety of precision measuring instruments, performing all required testing and recording all pertinent information and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Determines appropriate changeover of tooling to ensure proper dimensions according to specifications. Monitors machines and process, reporting irregularities to Lead or Supervisor for problem identification and resolution.
• Is responsible for material handling for each assigned process.
• Documents, logs, compiles reports as required and/or requested.
• Participates in area and process team projects and activities.
• Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

• Required HS diploma or GED;
• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Mathematical aptitude and proficiency
• Keyboarding skills, with some knowledge of MS Office software
• Ability to operate forklift and manual and electric jack; Company will train
• Measurement skills, including use of precision measuring tools and equipment
• Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process and product improvement
• Effective English verbal communication and listening skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Successful prioritizing and management of work projects

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting/standing at work station
• Squatting, reaching, stretching, twisting, climbing step ladder, eye/hand coordination
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Frequent lifting/moving of objects up to 30 lbs, occasional lifting/moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to accurately read colors.
• Manufacturing plant: Exposure to moving parts on a line, as well as moving equipment throughout the plant

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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”)

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.