Yarn Braider & Winder Operator, 3rd Shift

Org Marketing Statement

When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing - you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world's most demanding applications.

You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker's North American Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Our Yarn Braider & Winder Operators are responsible for the set-up and operation of all yarn twisters, winders and braiders. This is a 3rd shift position. 3rd shift hours are Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am with frequent overtime. Note, you may be required to train on 1st or 2nd shift for 2-3 months. Upon completion of your training, you will be moved to 3rd shift.

Job Description/Principal Accountabilities

Education, Training and Experience

• Required HS diploma or GED
• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Mathematical aptitude and proficiency
• Keyboarding skills, with some knowledge of MS Office software
• Ability to operate forklift and manual and electric jack;
  Company will train
• Measurement skills, including use of precision measuring tools and equipment
• Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process and product improvement
• Effective English verbal communication and listening skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Successful prioritizing and management of work projects

Our manufacturing positions have several minimum physical requirements to ensure safety and effective job performance, including:

• Standing:
  Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a shift.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  Ability to wear required PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection (glasses/goggles), hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequent use of hands for tasks such as using safety scissors, bending tubing, taping tube, and connecting hose assemblies.
• Sorting:
  Ability to sort items by size, shape, and color.
• Physical Movements:
  Includes pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting as part of daily duties.
• Lifting:
  Ability to lift up to 45 pounds safely.
• Sensory Requirements:
  Must have the ability to perceive color accurately and hear plant paging, alarms, and other important auditory signals.

• Manufacturing plant:
  Exposure to moving parts on a line, as well as moving equipment throughout the plant.

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.

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