Extrusion Floater - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin•Mansfield, TX

13h

About The Position

The Extrusion Floater makes PTFE tube by operating sintering ovens and take-up equipment and monitoring product quality. The role follows manufacturing specifications and instructions to adjust take-up pads, change oven profiles, determine preform needs, measure tube dimensions, conduct pressure and roller tests, and document production information. The employee maintains a clean and orderly work area, follows safety and quality guidelines, reports production issues, and performs other assigned duties. The position reports directly to the Value Stream Team Leader and works closely with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues. The position requires high school education or GED. Production experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training typically lasts 1 to 8 weeks and may be extended to 10 weeks if needed. The employee must pass pre-employment screening. Work involves operating machinery in a potentially noisy environment, using required safety equipment, standing for extended periods, and performing regular walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting. Flexible hours and short-notice overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Production work experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to complete on-the-job training, typically 1 to 8 weeks, with extension to 10 weeks if needed.
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 and promote a positive attitude.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to monitor machine sounds, identify and diagnose changes, and take appropriate action.
Near visual acuity and accommodation sufficient to read information needed for job tasks.
Constant alertness to surroundings and product quality, with attention to detail.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
Ability to work flexible hours and short-notice overtime.

Nice To Haves

Production work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide the Quality Control lab with test samples from each extrusion.
Adjust take-up pads according to the tube diameter in the manufacturing specifications and change oven profiles according to instructions.
Communicate the number of preforms needed for a job, based on footage, to the extrusion department.
Create an SPC chart for new jobs to track outside diameter (OD).
Monitor and measure wall thickness, OD, and inside diameter (ID) of beginning and ending cuts.
Pressure-test finished extruded tube with air.
Run finished tube through a roller test before air pressure testing when needed.
Complete the Preform Record Form, enter data into the MRP system, print labels, and use a scanner to place product in stock.
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 and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.
Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, reducing unreasonable risks to health and the environment.
Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities, and activities that present unreasonable health or environmental risks; immediately report safety or environmental incidents.
Prevent excess product or component waste by operating equipment efficiently.
Participate in peer-based teams and help initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.