High Pressure Braider Operator - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor product quality. The operator pulls and inspects tooling and materials, sets up braiding machines to manufacturing specifications, guides and processes core tubes, records measurements, performs inspections and tests, and stages completed hose. The role requires following safety and quality guidelines, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting production issues. The operator reports directly to the Value Stream Team Leader and works closely with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues. The position involves working around operating machinery, potentially high noise levels, and physical hazards. Required safety equipment includes steel-toe shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection. Standing is required for extended periods, and the work regularly involves walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting. The role requires manual dexterity, continuous attention to product quality and surroundings, and flexible hours with short-notice overtime. Employees must pass pre-employment screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications.
Ability to demonstrate operation of department equipment, including NEB, TMW, and OMA braiders.
Ability to use and interpret measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and pi tape.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to monitor machine sounds, identify changes, and take appropriate action.
Near visual acuity and accommodation for reading information required for job tasks.
Constant alertness to surroundings and product quality, with attention to detail.
Must pass pre-employment screening.
Ability to work flexible hours and short-notice overtime.

Nice To Haves

Production work experience, preferred but not required.
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
Sound decision-making skills.
Good math, reading, and writing skills.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to sustain mental, visual, and audio attention.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor product quality.
Operate NEB, OMA, and TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry-level braider operators as needed.
Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machines.
Inspect tooling before use and track material used in the WW3 system and Braider Logs.
Set up applicable machines according to manufacturing specifications, including adjusting braid ring height, installing tube guides, changing deck or puller gears, and loading and unloading carriers and bobbins.
Identify the correct mandrel size for the core tube, rotate the mandrel until the job finishes, strip it when complete, and resize or rework as needed.
Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color.
Measure and record outside diameter and pitch on the Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels.
Inspect carriers and rebuild them as needed.
Perform pull tests on all aerospace hose.
Replace oil barrels when needed.
Place completed hose in the proper staging area.
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.
Work safely in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and procedures, and notify management of unsafe conditions, unlawful activities, and unreasonable health or environmental risks.
Report safety and environmental incidents to management immediately.
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 5S.
Perform other duties as assigned.