Silicone Extrusion - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a production associate to operate silicone extruders, prepare hoses, and ensure product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will set up extruders, run tests, document results, and collaborate with maintenance and lab personnel to resolve issues.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work safely in a noisy facility with standing and lifting.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate silicone extruders and monitor for product quality.
• Review production schedule and plan job duties accordingly.
• Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion.
• Set up extruder for vertical and horizontal wraps according to specs.
• Cut and send test samples to the lab for QC.
• Record data for traceability and conformance to specs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow 5S practices.
• Report production issues to Direct Lead and assist as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Operate silicone extruders and monitor for proper product quality

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Review schedule for production requirements and plan job duties accordingly

2. Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion

3. Set up extruder for vertical, horizontal extruded wrap and horizontal manual wrap according to manufacturing specifications

4. Cut and send test samples to lab for product quality control

5. Measure actual OD of base hose, review maximum/minimum OD for silicone covered hose and review wall thickness requirement

6. Record all necessary data for traceability and conformance to specifications

7. Provide Hose Coiling with reeled products for inspection

8. Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices

9. Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

10. Report production issues to Direct Lead

11. 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:

One (1) year experience in manufacturing facility preferred

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.

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:

1. High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
2. Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

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 make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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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.