Sr Braider Operator

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Operate TMW-3dk and TMW-4dk braiders and monitor for proper product quality.

• Know how to operate NEB, OMA, TMW 24/36 braiders and train entry level braider operators as needed
• Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc.
• Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs
• Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.)
• Identify correct mandrel size for the core tube to help guide thorugh machine, rotate mandrel till job finishes and strip when done, resize and rework as needed
• Mark defects and new preforms with the correct tape color
• Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) for all deck levels
• Perform inspection of carriers and know how to rebuild
• Perform pull test on all aerospace hose
• Replace oil barrels when needed
• Place completed hose to proper staging area
• 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

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required
• 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 write legibly, read and speak English
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc)
• Good attention to detail

Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, work under normal conditions. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE when working in the mfg plant. All PPE provided by Company.

Parker Hannifin is a 107 year old, international, Fortune 250 company with an immediate opening in the Mansfield, Texas plant.

Parker Hannifin is an EEO company.