Extruder Operator

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

• Shared responsibility for finished goods meeting or exceeding customer expectations

• Set up ovens, die, and mandrel

• Understand the extrusion and inspection process (training required)

• Setup and operation of extruders

• Produce preform for extruders

• Operate hydraulic machinery

• Load machines and input machine settings per instructions

• Follow directions from drawings, standard work and work instructions

• Sets wall on tubing by using micrometers

• Identify material by barcode system for each job

• Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports (per work instructions)

• Prepare for upcoming jobs

• Review drawings for special notes on packaging and special length requirements of tubing

• 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

Qualifications

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

• Prior extrusion experience (1-2 yrs) preferred.

• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (calipers, stop watch, gauges, calculator, etc.)

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment

• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands

• Must be able to work and communicate with peers

• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English

Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, banging, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, working under normal conditions. Exposure to fluropolymer resin and isopar. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE. Knee pads and gloves are optional PPE. 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

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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.

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Drug Tests

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.