Spiral Operator - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a hardworking Spiral Department Operator in Manhattan, KS to set up and operate equipment and ensure production goals are met. You will handle bobbin winding, machine changeovers, and documentation of quality and process adherence.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, good teamwork, and flexibility for overtime including weekends. High school diploma or GED and prior production experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in production is preferred but not required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Basic math and reading of instructions are needed.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate spiral department equipment and perform changeovers.
• Winding bobbins, stripping, tension setting, and loading/unloading materials.
• Record production data and quality information; identify non-conforming product.
• Follow process specifications and maintain workplace cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Good interpersonal communication

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary

Summary of Position

To set up and operate all equipment in the spiral department.

Essential Functions

1. Bobbin winding; strip bobbins; tension setting.
2. Operate machines, including change overs.
3. Spiral machines-load and unload bobbins; string decks; set preforms; run hose; change tube/layer/cover, change machine tooling/gears based on product.
4. Wrap nylon tape.
5. Use and understand calipers.
6. Correctly fill out paperwork.
7. Understand requirements of process specification sheet.
8. Document good and non-conforming product.
9. Perform other tasks as assigned by shift supervisor.
10. Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

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. Maintain production schedules.
4. 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.
5. Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education required: High School diploma or GED

Experience: Production work preferred but not required

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 troubleshooting 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 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:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• 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. Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

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.

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

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.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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