Manufacturing - Plastic Tube Harness Assembly - 3rd Shift

Company: 
Parker Aerospace
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Permanent
City: 
RAVENNA
State: 
Ohio
Country: 
United States

Org Marketing Statement Parker Hannifin – Parflex DivisionWhen you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, youre not just working on hoses and tubing — youre helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications.You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.Parflex is part of Parker’s North American Hose Products Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.Position Summary Job Summary:To perform a variety of hand assembly and/or machine operations along with bending operations associated with the manufacturing of tubing bundles using diagrams and job order sheets for shipping product.  Must complete any SPC and/or attribute charts as required.  Set-up and operate cutting machine as per instruction from parts list, visually inspect hose for defects, and check inside diameter with correct gauging pins.  Set-up and operate spaning machine, perform work of an equal or lower classification and implement Lean Manufacturing as required for operational needs.  Must be able to read and follow simple diagrams and specific written instruction.Responsibilities Essential Duties:

  • Secure proper types and quantities of tubing and fittings according to instructions on cut sheets and templates.
  • Set up and operate the cutter/spaner, depth spaning, ovens and cooling chamber to produce quality product.
  • Assemble proper fittings to tubing, exercising proper care to avoid excessive pressure on assembly devices.  Tighten fittings as specified, avoiding crossing of threads.
  • Load reel into payout and string tubing through cutter according to cut sheet.
  • Set depth spaning machines, checking the tolerance of distance between end of tube and depth span using the vertical height cage.
  • Set up assemble tables by using mylar and retrieving head fixture assembling harness according to mylar template.  Form tubing fixture using cut sheet for part number and training paper for correct part.
  • Perform work of an equal or lower classification, as required.

Qualifications Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to read, write, understand English language
  • Add, subtract, and basic math operations.
  • Follow simple diagram and specific written instructions.
  • Our manufacturing roles do have some minimum physical requirements; standing for 8+ hours, ability to wear PPE (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves), repetitive motions including use of hands to bend tubing connect hose assemblies, sorting items by size shape and color, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and lifting, up to 45 pounds.

 Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information DiscriminationDrug Tests Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

First posted: 
3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

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