Silicone Extrusion Operator 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Mansfield, TX, seeks a manufacturing operator to run silicone extruders and monitor product quality. You will plan production, mill silicone per specification, and prepare hoses for extrusion.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, taking test samples, measuring dimensions, and recording data for traceability. A willingness to follow 5S practices and safety guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule for production requirements and plan job duties accordingly.
• Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion.
• Set up extruder for vertical, horizontal extruded wrap and horizontal manual wrap per specs.
• Cut and send test samples to lab for product quality control.
• Measure OD and wall thickness of silicone covered hose and review specs.
• Record data for traceability and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain clean work area and follow 5S practices.
• Report production issues to Lead and assist where needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Math and writing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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.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.Operate silicone extruders and monitor for proper product quality
Essential Functions

• Review schedule for production requirements and plan job duties accordingly
• Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion
• Set up extruder for vertical, horizontal extruded wrap and horizontal manual wrap according to manufacturing specifications
• Cut and send test samples to lab for product quality control
• Measure actual OD of base hose, review maximum/minimum OD for silicone covered hose and review wall thickness requirement
• Record all necessary data for traceability and conformance to specifications
• Provide Hose Coiling with reeled products for inspection
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
• Report production issues to Direct Lead
• 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 Requirements
Education required:
High School diploma or GED
Experience
One (1) year experience in manufacturing facility preferred
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
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
• Ability to work well in a team environment
  

Skills/Competencies

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• 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:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular 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