Braider & Winder Operator

About the role

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. Parflex products also support wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next‑generation hydrogen vehicles. The 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, offering stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Schedule

This is a 3rd‑shift position. Hours are Sunday‑Thursday, 10 pm – 6 am. Approximately 4‑8 hours of overtime per week is expected after training is complete.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate yarn braiding machines, transferring yarn from shipping spools to bobbins suitable for braiding.
• Maintain bobbin condition prior to winding.
• Transfer full bobbins to braider decks, remove empty bobbins, and perform splicing as required.
• Monitor bobbin footage, yarn condition, and tensions.
• Change tooling and gears to ensure proper dimensions.
• Inspect payoffs, adhesive application, braid pattern, inking, and take‑ups while braiding.
• Perform required quality checks and record pertinent information to meet quality standards.
• Package product according to instructions, including making cartons and spools.
• Accountable for process evaluation, measurement, documentation, and continual improvement to meet plant business objectives.
• Participate in area and process team activities and projects.
• Report all irregularities to the Shift Supervisor or Leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mathematical aptitude and proficiency.
• Keyboarding skills with some knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate forklift and manual/electric jack (training provided).
• Measurement skills, including use of precision measuring tools and equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot for process and product improvement.
• Effective verbal communication and listening skills in English.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Successful prioritizing and management of work projects.

Physical Demands

• Standing for 8+ hours per shift.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety vest, gloves).
• Frequent hand use for tasks such as using safety scissors, bending tubing, taping tube, and connecting hose assemblies.
• Sorting items by size, shape, and color.
• Physical movements including pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds safely.
• Accurate color perception and ability to hear plant paging, alarms, and other auditory signals.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant with exposure to moving parts on a line and moving equipment throughout the facility.