Convoluter - 3rd Shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM)

Parker Hannifin•Mansfield, TX

19h

About The Position

The Convoluter operates convoluting equipment and ensures the quality of the product. The role includes installing guide tubes, dies, and lip seals; checking equipment setup and utilities; loading materials; setting machine speeds and vacuum; monitoring production through the oven, vacuum tank, puller, and counter; and checking and recording product measurements. The employee performs conductivity testing, straightening, and rework as needed, maintains a clean work area, follows safety and quality guidelines, and reports production issues to the Direct Lead. The position also includes preventing waste, participating in team-based improvement efforts such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and performing other assigned duties. This is a third-shift position scheduled from 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM. Overtime may be required, including occasional weekend or extended-hour work, depending on production schedules, customer requirements, and business needs. The role involves operating machinery and moving reels, working around high noise levels, wearing required safety equipment, standing for extended periods, and regularly performing physical movements such as walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting. Pre-employment screening is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Production work experience is preferred but not required.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to monitor machine sounds, identify changes, and take appropriate action.
Near visual acuity and accommodation to read information needed for job tasks.
Continuous alertness to surroundings and product quality, with attention to detail.
Ability to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and pi tape.
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Sound decision-making skills.
Good math, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to sustain mental, visual, and audio attention.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Must pass pre-employment screening.
Ability to work flexible hours and provide short-notice overtime when required.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including extended standing and regular walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Production work experience.
Basic understanding of Lean fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Install guide tubes, dies, and lip seals according to manufacturing specifications.
Check equipment setup and operating conditions, including guards, oven exhaust blowers, air pressure, and oven temperature.
Verify water pressure at the chiller pump gauge, check compression, and enable the water supply.
Install materials on the creel or into the rotating tube, and set up the vacuum, puller, and die speed.
Monitor the tube through the oven, vacuum tank, puller, and counter.
Check rotation speed, inside and outside diameter, convolutions per inch, and wall thickness; record measurements on the SPC chart and cut tube as needed.
Perform conductivity testing, straightening, and rework as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow 5S practices.
Follow safety regulations and quality guidelines, and report production issues to the Direct Lead.
Perform work of an equal or lower classification.
Operate equipment efficiently to prevent excess product or component waste.
Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities, and unreasonable health or environmental risks; report safety or environmental incidents immediately.
Participate in peer-based teams and help initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Work closely with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues.
Perform other assigned duties and follow other job-related instructions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $18.75 to $28.02 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour shift premium.
Participation in an annual incentive program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.