Silicone Extrusion Operator - Precision & Quality

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

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an extrusion operator to run silicone extrusion equipment and monitor product quality in a manufacturing environment. You will review production schedules, prepare hoses, set up extruders, and send samples to the lab for QC.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording for traceability, and adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing practices. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are required for success.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: One (1) year experience in manufacturing facility preferred
• 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
• 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.

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 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
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Decision making

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Machine monitoring

Vision acuity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking an extrusion operator to run silicone extrusion equipment and monitor product quality in a manufacturing environment. You will review production schedules, prepare hoses, set up extruders, and send samples to the lab for QC.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording for traceability, and adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing practices. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are required for success.