Position Summary;

Our Parflex Division in Mansfield, TX is looking for new Braider Operator team members to help keep the world moving. You will use your hands and machines to manufacture Parker tubing in a safe and sustainable manner.;;

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Where can you find our Tubing?;

Parker’s Parflex Division is a leading manufacturer of fluoropolymer tubing and offers multiple secondary processes to meet a wide range of industry and customer needs. Our Mansfield, TX plant provides critical equipment for multiple industries including the Aerospace and Industrial.;

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Aspects of Your Work;

• Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality.
• Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
• Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs.
• Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color.
• Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC).
• Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices.
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines.
• Report production issues to Direct Lead.
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification.

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Qualifications;

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc)
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Why You’ll Love this Job;

Great Pay – We start our Braider Operator team members off at $18.50 per hour. You will also be eligible for our profit-sharing bonus every 3 months.;

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Amazing Benefits - From day one, you’ll be able to enroll in all of Parker’s benefits. We have multiple options for Health, Dental, and Vision, and offer a $600 yearly discount on premiums. We also offer Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Life Insurance at no cost to you. Additionally, you'll have up to 3 weeks of paid time away from work in your first year.;

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Engaging Workplace - A Parker employee makes a positive impact on the world, and in turn, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees. We do this by establishing engaging, supportive, and comfortable work environments.;

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Career Growth – Parker Hannifin is a global company with many different opportunities to pursue in the DFW area alone. Parker provides cross training opportunities and tuition reimbursement to help you get there.;

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Retirement Planning – Parker will provide a 401(k) saving accounts with a 100% match for the first 5% of contributions. In addition, we offer a Parker-funded Retirement Income Account (RIA) equal to 3% of your compensation.;;

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A Historic Culture – With over 100 divisions around the world, Parker is a global employer in your own backyard. Parker has been around for over 100 years with core values based on Trust, Compassion, Wisdom, and Courage. We aim to embody these values in everything we do at Parker.;

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Schedules:;

1st Shift;

7:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.;;

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2nd Shift;;

3:30 P.M. – 11:30 PM;

Shift Differential: $2.00;

3rd Shift;;

11:30 P.M. – 7:30 A.M.;

Shift Differential: $2.00

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Equal Employment Opportunity;

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. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf_;