Rigid Wire Winder - Off Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Wire Wind Operator in Alliance, NE. You will operate and set up wire winders, thread equipment, and ensure proper material identification and quality documentation.

The role requires basic math, reading, and writing skills, plus strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork. Training will be provided; safety and Lean initiatives are emphasized in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision making and math, reading, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• 1. Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office package

Responsibilities

• Operate wire wind machines and set up/rethread wire winders.
• Identify raw materials and understand material numbers.
• Adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage.
• Know wire construction for hoses being braided and set traverse.
• Operate wire stripper and other winders; identify and report defects.
• Complete required paperwork daily and document non-conforming product.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Pull catenaries and report issues to Value Stream Team Lead.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing/5-S programs.
• Work safely per regulations and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with maintenance to resolve equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.
• Ensure safe operation and minimize waste of product and components.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Math & reading comprehension

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for operating the wire wind machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Know how to set up and rethread wire winders.
2. Know color coding for identification.
3. Identify raw materials.
4. Familiarization with raw material numbers.
5. Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage.
6. Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided.
7. Ability to set traverse.
8. Understand and ability to operate wire stripper.
9. Understand and ability to operate all wire winders.
10. Identify and eliminate known defects.
11. Document good and non-conforming product.
12. Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.
13. Train new employees as needed.
14. Pull catenaries.
15. Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead.
16. Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership 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 leadership 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 later.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required/ preferred:

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

Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product

Strong trouble shooting skills

1. Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office package

2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Other Skills:

Ability to work well in a team environment

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

Physical Conditions:

Work Requirements

None at all

Occasional

Frequent

% of Workday (8 hr)

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Repetitions per hour

4-6

6-12

>12

Lift / Carry

Up to 10 lbs.

11-30 lbs.

Twist / turn

Reach below knee

Push / pull

Squat / kneel

Stand / walk

Sit

No lifting above shoulders

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required PPE:

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes

Kevlar gloves

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and lifting overhead are performed on an occasional 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.

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.
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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.