Braider Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin - Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on 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 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 Hose Products Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our 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.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

* Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.

* Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs

* Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color

* Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC)

* Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection

* Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices

* Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

* Report production issues to Direct Lead

* Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• 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 work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• 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 department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc)
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals and good attention to detail preferred

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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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.