Strp & Test Operator - 1st Shift

Position Summary

Position is responsible for removal of mandrel and staging of hose for the Finishing Operator.

• Based upon work instruction, prepare the product for processing, and apply the designated pressure for blow‑out.
• Troubleshoot removal issues to maximize quantity of production.
• Remove excess water from processed hose.
• Complete associated paperwork and indicate length of hose for next stage processing.
• Transfer mandrel for next stage processing.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts and weekends, to meet business needs.

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management 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 management 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 and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

• Education required:
  
  High School diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  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.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision: near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
• Bending, twisting/turning, reaching below knee, push/pull, squat/kneel, stand/walk, sit.
• Continuous and frequent operations possible.

Employee must pass pre‑employment screening.

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

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel‑toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection).
• Standing required for extended periods; walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, lifting performed on a regular basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity under restrictive conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, including short‑notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

Justified by applicable state and federal laws.

Parker Hannifin 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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