3rd Shift Silicone Extrusion Operator

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Operate silicone extruders and monitor for proper product quality

• Review schedule for production requirements and plan job duties accordingly
• Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion
• Set up extruder for vertical, horizontal extruded wrap and horizontal manual wrap according to manufacturing specifications
• Cut and send test samples to lab for product quality control
• Measure actual OD of base hose, review maximum/minimum OD for silicone covered hose and review wall thickness requirement
• Record all necessary data for traceability and conformance to specifications
• Provide Hose Coiling with reeled products 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
• One (1) year experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment and obtain certification for running silicone mill
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to multitask with various job duties
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (pi tape and calipers)
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English

Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, bending, climbing, dragging, carrying, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, work under cold to normal conditions. Exposure to inproclean 3800, methanol, chemlock, silicone, silane and silica. Must wear apron, face shield and long gloves when dipping hose. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE when working in the mfg plant. All PPE provided by Company.

Additional Comments:

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.

Parker Hannifin is an EEO employer.