Secondary Operator A - Convo 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a manufacturing associate to support finished goods quality and production flow. You will follow drawings, set up convoluters, operate equipment, and ensure accurate production records, while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires reading orders, interpreting specs, basic shop math, and proficiency with measuring tools. Lean fundamentals and teamwork are emphasized, with training provided on specialized processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (calipers, stop watch, gauges, calculator, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Responsibilities

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Understand the convolution and inspection process (training required)
• Setup and operation of Convoluters. Pull set-up sheet from computer to select proper tooling, heat temps, vacuum, die RPM and puller speed.
• Setup SPC Program and monitor tube parameters
• Maintains water and filters on machine.
• Follow directions from drawings, standard work and work instructions. Review drawings for special notes on packaging and cleaning. Inspection of product to meet drawing requirements.
• Proper use of measuring devices
• Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports
• Adhere to quality standards and guidelines. Maintain accurate records
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Report production issues to Value Stream Team Leader
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Skills

Reading work orders

Interpreting manufacturing specs

Shop math

Measuring instruments

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Stop watch

Gauges

Calculator

Job description

Position Summary

Parflex Division Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. At our Fort Worth, Texas 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.

Essential Functions

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Understand the convolution and inspection process (training required)
  • Setup and operation of Convoluters. Pull set-up sheet from computer to select proper tooling, heat temps, vacuum, die RPM and puller speed.
  • Setup SPC Program and monitor tube parameters
    • Maintains water and filters on machine.
    • Follow directions from drawings, standard work and work instructions. Review drawings for special notes on packaging and cleaning. Inspection of product to meet drawing requirements.
• Proper use of measuring devices (measurement training required)
  • Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports (per work instructions)
• Adhere to quality standards and guidelines. Maintain accurate records
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Report production issues to Value Stream Team Leader
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Department Specific/Non-essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 at a later time.

Minimum Qualifications (relevant Experience, Education And/or Training)

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (calipers, stop watch, gauges, calculator, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, carrying, pushing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and cut resistant gloves are all required PPE.

Additional Comments

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.

BENEFIT AND 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative 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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative 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”)

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