Strip & Test Operator - Off Shift

Parker Hannifin; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is hiring for a position in Alliance, Nebraska, focusing on the integrity testing of hoses using pressurized water. The role entails ensuring quality by performing inspections, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, alongside good communication skills and mechanical aptitude. This position requires teamwork and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Production work preferred but not required.
• Must pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrity test of hose using pressurized water.
• Ensure quality by performing inspections and pressure checking.
• Prepare necessary documents related to tasks.

Skills

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 troubleshooting skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible to conduct integrity test of hose using pressurized water. Operator will also expel mandrel from hose.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be capable of following and meeting standard work requirements for assembly, packaging, processing, and inspection of final product.
• Assure all necessary documents required are properly prepared and completed.
• Ensure quality by: performing quality inspections, pressure checking hose to specification requirements, identifying and eliminating known defects, assuring the final product meets customer requirements, documenting good and non-conforming product, providing required samples to the QA department, and detecting and reporting problem areas or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Operator will prioritize job duties based on information obtained from the Work Leader/Value Stream Team Leader.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC / NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership 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 leadership immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• 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 later.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education required/preferred: High School diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Production work preferred but not required.

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.
• Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

OTHER SKILLS

Ability to work well in a team environment.

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.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

Work Requirements: None at all. Occasional, Frequent, Continuous. Repetitions per hour: 4–6, 6–12, >12. Lift/Carry: up to 10 lbs., 11–30 lbs. Bending, twist/turn, reach below knee, push/pull, squat/kneel, stand/walk, sit – performed on a frequent basis. No lifting above shoulders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required PPE:
  • Safety glasses
  • ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes
  • Hearing protection
  • Kevlar gloves
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and lifting overhead are performed on an occasional basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.
• Operation may cause exposure to water. Wet clothes or shoes/boots is possible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer, 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.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.