Reinforcement Operator (3rd Shift)

This position is responsible for operating braiders, wardwells, and skivers to braid tube prior to covering the hose.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and operate several machines simultaneously
• Become familiar with assorted yarns and tube specifications
• Set up machines as directed by specification sheets
• Connect lengths of tube, change yarn bobbins, and lubricate machines
• Check dimensions of product and record readings
• Change and install jacket stock, if needed
• Order yarn supply as needed
• Foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures to eliminate risk to health and the environment
• Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, unlawful activities, and activities presenting unreasonable health or environmental risk
• Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately
• Participate in peer-based teams (e.g., Natural High Performance Teams) and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S
• Participate on project teams, star point teams, and kaizen events when needed
• Attend and participate in all required training opportunities to develop in the role
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of machines

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing preferred
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Good math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention to surroundings and product quality
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting
• High degree of manual dexterity, potentially under restrictive conditions
• Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs

None at All (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Lift/Carry Up to 10 lbs X Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs X Lift/Carry 21-35 lbs X Bending X Twist/Turn X Reach Below Knee X Push/Pull X Squat/Kneel X Stand/Walk X Sit X Lifting Above Shoulders X Use of Hands and Fingers X

Working Conditions

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
• Exposure to nuisance fumes
• Work in areas requiring safety equipment (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing)
• Standing required for extended periods

Organizational Relationships

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader. Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with processes and equipment.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For over a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. Our purpose is enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow through a people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation, and growth is encouraged.