Org Marketing Statement

Company Overview: Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, youre not just working on hoses and tubing — youre 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.

You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker’s North American Hose Products 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. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Silicone Extrusion Operator to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining silicone extrusion machinery to produce high-quality silicone products. This role requires a strong understanding of extrusion processes, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.

In this position, you will operate silicone extruders while closely monitoring product quality to ensure adherence to specifications. You will review production schedules and plan your job duties accordingly, ensuring efficient workflow and timely output. Additionally, you will mill silicone per specifications and prepare hoses for extrusion, setting up the extruder for various configurations, including vertical and horizontal extruded wraps, as well as horizontal manual wraps.

As part of the quality control process, you will cut and send test samples to the lab for analysis, measuring the actual outer diameter (OD) of the base hose and reviewing the maximum and minimum OD requirements for silicone-covered hoses, along with wall thickness specifications. Accurate record-keeping is essential, as you will document all necessary data for traceability and conformance to specifications.

Join us in this critical role where your expertise will contribute to the production of innovative silicone solutions, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate silicone extruders and monitor for proper product quality
• Review schedule for production requirements and plan job duties accordingly
• Mill silicone per specification and prep hose for extrusion
• Set up extruder for vertical, horizontal extruded wrap and horizontal manual wrap according to
• manufacturing specifications
• Cut and send test samples to lab for product quality control
• Measure actual OD of base hose, review maximum/minimum OD for silicone covered hose and review
• wall thickness requirement
• Record all necessary data for traceability and conformance to specifications
• Provide Hose Coiling with reeled products 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent residency status required
• One (1) year experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment and obtain certification for running silicone mill
• Must be able to work and communicate with peers
• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands
• Must be able to multitask with various job duties
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (pi tape and calipers)
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English
• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, bending, climbing, dragging, carrying, pulling, lifting (up to 80 lbs.), walking, work under cold to normal conditions. Exposure to inproclean 3800, methanol, chemlock, silicone, silane, and silica. Must wear apron, face shield and long gloves when dipping hose. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE when working in the mfg. plant. All PPE provided by Company.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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. (“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/eeocselfprintposter.pdfand http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf

Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.