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Extruder Operator I - 3rd Shift

at Parker Hannifin Corporation in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Basic scope assignments include set-up and operation of extrusion and other associated equipment. Has responsibility for quality of production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Make complete line set-ups on jobs from changes and specifications; set the laser to the specification of the product to be run.

Operate line, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, traverses, and let-off brakes, etc., to ensure a quality product and production rates.

Perform frequent inspections of the product, both visually and with PI tape and calipers. Record product and process parameters.

Perform repairs to equipment and assist maintenance personnel when major repairs to equipment on the assigned line are required.

Complete all necessary records, reports, etc., as required. Prepare and attach the material I.D. tag to pans or reels as required, giving particular attention to the proper part number, job number, and quantity per pan or reel.

Mix materials, load hoppers, and process scrap as required by operational needs.

Keep the extrusion line and the surrounding area clean and orderly.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

Ability to work overtime as required, including extended shifts & weekends, to meet business needs.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.

Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

Maintain production schedules.

Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader

Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.

Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.

Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel-toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)

Requires a high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions

Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and... For full info, follow the application link.

 

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Job Posting: 13596517

Posted On: Jun 21, 2026

Updated On: Jul 08, 2026

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