Extruder Operator I - 1st Shift

Extruder Operator I - 1st Shift

Group: Eng Materials Group N. America

Division: Chomerics (CHO)

Location: USA WOBURN MA CHOMERICS

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : May 7, 2026

Job ID: 65302

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Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world's greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees' well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can't wait to meet you.

Reporting to the Production Manager and Value Stream Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the department''s productivity and quality goals are met. As a leader in integrity and quality, the Manufacturing Associate I is part of a cohesive team manufacturing high-quality products. This diverse and exciting role cross trains in different value streams based on the changing needs of the business. You will interact fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross-functionally work with Quality Control, Logistics, and Process Engineers. At Parker, you will cultivate a strong culture by participating in High Performance Teams and operating in a LEAN environment. In this position you will work from 6:00AM-2:30PM EST.

Responsibilities:

• Verify and use needed raw materials from freezer, thaw materials, and cut specific amounts to reload into machines. Obtain dies for individual jobs.
• Use tools such as calipers, verniers and other measuring devices to perform and evaluate work on basic machines to complete work orders.
• Perform assistance on multiple extruder machine setups and basic operations to prepare, process, and inspect materials for optimal quality and output. Perform routine/ basic machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting metrics accurately and on time as outlined.
• Perform basic computer and material troubleshooting and communicate between departments and notify leaders and engineers of issues.
• Work cross functionally in designated areas to support business needs such as extrusion, molding, trimming, and splicing.
• Support company LEAN and High-Performance team objectives and initiatives to promote company culture through by assisting with training/ shadowing and filling out team improvement board information and/ or Starpoints.
• Sustain Safety and 5S program, use appropriate PPE for designated area, which includes work with or around chemicals.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 0-2+ years of manufacturing experience required. Good manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform math, reading, writing and computer skills such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and use of computers with Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate effective understanding and use of verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long durations up to 8 hours, and lift and or move up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working daily around hazardous chemicals

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $19/hr to $31/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.

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