Machine Operator - Extrusion - Plastic Hose & Tubing - 25.00/Hr. - 2nd Shift

Machine Operator - Extrusion - Plastic Hose & Tubing - 25.00/Hr. - 2nd Shift

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Parflex (PFD)

Location: USA RAVENNA OH PARFLEX

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jun 26, 2026

Job ID: 61585

Back to Search Results

Job Description

Apply Now >

Save Job Job Saved

Parker Hannifin - Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you''re not just extruding hoses and tubing - you''re helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world's most demanding applications.

You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting data centers, wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker's North American Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on safety, innovation, growth, and purpose-driven work. We offer job stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

This role offers a starting wage of $25.00. In this skilled manufacturing role, you will produce non-latex, polymer hose and tubing of various sizes and characteristics for use in transportation, agricultural, aviation, and industrial settings. Our Extruder Operators set up and operate extrusion machines and other associated equipment. You will be responsible for the safe production of quality products to meet the motion-control needs of our customers.

This 2nd Shift role offers a starting wage of 25.00 per hour with overtime available. Apply today and work directly with local Ravenna Parker Hannifin recruiters to be considered for interviews with our hiring team at our Ravenna plant!

Responsibilities

• Make complete line setups on jobs from charts and specifications.
• Operate line, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, etc., to ensure a quality product and production rates.
• Perform continuous inspections of product both visual as well as using micrometers and calipers. Record product and process parameters.
• Perform repairs to equipment, assist others in maintenance when major repairs to any equipment on assigned line are required.
• Complete all necessary records, reports, etc. as required, giving particular attention to proper part number, job number and quantity per pallet or reel. Insert product weights on Production Tickets.
• Package product according to instructions to include the making of cartons and spools as required.
• Mix materials, load hoppers and grind scrap product as required by operational needs.
• Assemble packaging materials as required by Job Sheet.
• Keep extrusion line and surrounding area clean and orderly.
• Must be able to run straight-out core tube, mandrel, tubing; learn to operate crosshead - sheathing, Multitube bundles.
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, understand English language
• Extruder Operators must possess a high mechanical aptitude. Must be able to read and write, interpret setup sheets, use calipers, micrometers, lasers, and gauges.
• Our manufacturing roles do have some minimum physical requirements; standing for 8+ hours, ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves), use of hands to setup lines, change dies, add materials, load and remove product spools. Responding to audible warnings, alarms, and paging systems. Sorting items by size shape and color, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and lifting, up to 45 pounds

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.

Apply Now >

Save Job Job Saved