Machine Operator - 3rd Shift - Plastic Tube Extrusion

In this skilled manufacturing role, you will produce semi-rigid plastic tubing of various sizes and characteristics for use in transportation, agricultural, 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.

* 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.

• Extruder Operators must possess a high mechanical aptitude as well as the physical strength to handle tooling and reel changes. Must be able to read and write, interpret setup sheets, use calipers, micrometers, lasers, and gauges. Must be able to lift or move items up to 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., material bags, extruder tooling, and product reels).
• High school diploma or GED

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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