Operator - Plastics Extrusion - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division Position Summary

This role offers a starting wage of $25.00. In this skilled manufacturing role, you will produce non-latex, polymer hose of various sizes and characteristics for use in transportation, agricultural, aviation, and industrial settings. Our Extruder Operators set up and operate extrusion machines and other associated equipment. You will be responsible for the safe production of quality products to meet the motion‑control needs of our customers.

This 2nd Shift role offers a starting base wage of $25.00 per hour with overtime available.

• Make complete line setups on jobs from charts and specifications.
• Operate line, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, etc., to ensure a quality product and production rates.
• Perform continuous inspections of product both visual as well as using micrometers and calipers. Record product and process parameters.
• Perform repairs to equipment, assist others in maintenance when major repairs to any equipment on assigned line are required.
• Complete all necessary records, reports, etc. as required, giving particular attention to proper part number, job number and quantity per pallet or reel. Insert product weights on Production Tickets.
• Package product according to instructions to include the making of cartons and spools as required.
• Mix materials, load hoppers and grind scrap product as required by operational needs.
• Assemble packaging materials as required by Job Sheet.
• Keep extrusion line and surrounding area clean and orderly.
• Must be able to run straight‑out core tube, mandrel, tubing; learn to operate crosshead - sheathing, Multitube bundles.
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, understand English language.
• Extruder Operators must possess a high mechanical aptitude. Must be able to read and write, interpret setup sheets, use calipers, micrometers, lasers, and gauges.
• Our manufacturing roles do have some minimum physical requirements; standing for 8+ hours, ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves), use of hands to set up lines, change dies, add materials, load and remove product spools. Responding to audible warnings, alarms, and paging systems. Sorting items by size shape and color, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and lifting, up to 45 pounds.

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.

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.