Manufacturing ​/ Production Technician, General Labor

Org Marketing Statement

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In the Engineered Materials Group and O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division
, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose:
Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for Technician I in Lebanon, Tennessee.

We are seeking a dedicated Rubber O-Ring Color Coating Technician to join our manufacturing team as a salaried non-exempt team member. This role is essential for ensuring that O-rings meet aesthetic and functional specifications while maintaining high-quality standards.

Broad responsibility for processing, coordination, and consolidation of product and inventory shipments for Lebanon, TN, additionally includes supporting O-ring color coding applications, including but not limited to the application of color coating processes from start to finish. Implements the Parker Lean System and Wild Strategy to meet facility strategy deployment goals to conduct work in a safe manner and actively contribute to a safe work environment, maintain quality standards, while contributing to profitable growth, providing premier customer service, committing to growth and development of skill set and a willingness to continuously improve and develop to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly expectations.

Does not have direct reports.

Core

Job Responsibilities:

• Process, coordinate, and consolidate shipments for Lebanon, TN:
  Prepare bills of lading, packing lists, export packing slips, and tracking to ensure shipments are made on time
• Shipping and Receiving Coordination:
  Shipping of goods in accordance with logistical schedules and the expectations of customers, File/Distribute final shipping documents
• Coordination of Carriers:
  Arrange freight services to facilitate shipping and receiving
• Continuous Improvement:
  Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Customer Service:
  Collaborate and communicate effectively with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and other stakeholders involved in the shipping and receiving process
• Safety Compliance:
  Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while working with chemicals and operating equipment

Supporting

Job Responsibilities:

• Color Coating Application:
  Apply color coatings to rubber O-rings using various techniques such as spraying, dipping, or rolling, ensuring even and consistent coverage
• Preparation of Materials:
  Prepare O-rings for coating by cleaning and inspecting them for defects, ensuring they are free of contaminants
• Quality Assurance:
  Conduct regular inspections of coated O-rings to ensure they meet quality standards for color consistency, adhesion, and overall appearance
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate and maintain coating equipment, ensuring it is clean, calibrated, and functioning correctly to achieve optimal results
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of coating processes, including materials used, batch numbers, and inspection results, to ensure traceability and compliance
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with production and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot any issues related to the coating process and implement solutions as needed
• Equipment Operation:
  Safely operate equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, to move, stack, and store materials as required. Certification to operate such equipment is required
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies Preferred:
High school Diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of production system (MSS) for supply chain flows – requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, shipping / invoicing
• Logistics knowledge, creation and scheduling of inbound and outbound carriers
• Ability to label and store received items in designated locations, maintain inventory systems
• Ability to create packing lists, labels, and shipping documentation
• Knowledge of coating materials, color matching, and application techniques
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects in finished products
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks (certification required)
• Good communication skills to include email, Teams, and phone communication

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