Strip & Test Operator - Off Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible to conduct integrity test of hose using pressurized water. Operator will also expel mandrel from hose.

• Must be capable of following and meeting standard work requirements for assembly, packaging, processing, and inspection of final product.
• Assure all necessary documents required are properly prepared and completed.
• Ensure quality by: performing quality inspections, pressure checking hose to specification requirements, identifying and eliminating known defects, assuring the final product meets customer requirements, documenting good and non-conforming product, providing required samples to the QA department, and detecting and reporting problem areas or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Operator will prioritize job duties based on information obtained from the Work Leader/Value Stream Team Leader.

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.
• Other duties may be assigned later.

Education required/preferred:
High School diploma or GED.

Production work preferred but not required.

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading, writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Employee must pass pre-employment screening.

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader.
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment.

Work Requirements:
None asional, Frequent, Continuous. Repetitions per hour: 4–6, 6–12, >12. Lift/Carry: up to 10 lbs., 11–30 lbs. Bending, twist/turn, reach below knee, push/pull, squat/kneel, stand/walk, sit – performed on a frequent basis. No lifting above shoulders.

• Required PPE:
  • Safety glasses
  • ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes
  • Hearing protection
  • Kevlar gloves
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and lifting overhead are performed on an occasional basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.
• Operation may cause exposure to water. Wet clothes or shoes/boots is possible.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer, 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.

All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.