Heat Shrink Operator - 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parflex Division Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. At our Fort Worth, Texas facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain machine cleanliness and a clean, safe and orderly work area
• Understand the expansion and inspection process (training required)
• Preheat and set temperature of the ovens per setup sheet.
• Enter data into SPC program and monitor tube dimensions
• Check and verify production information
• Prepare for upcoming jobs
• Machine setup and operation
• Identify materials for each job
• Load material into machines
• Sets wall on tubing by using calipers and other measuring devices
• Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports.
• Proper use of measuring devices (measurement training required)
• Follow directions from drawings, standard work and work instructions
• Adhere to quality standards and guidelines. Maintain accurate records
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Report production issues to Value Stream Team Leader
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate manufacturing equipment
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), walking, working under normal conditions. Exposure to hot machinery (sintering ovens), fluoropolymer resin and isopar fumes. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required when working in the manufacturing plant.

BENEFIT AND 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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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