Injection Molding Operator - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies with over $19B in sales. For more than a century the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets.

Parker is committed to providing team members an empowered, results-oriented and values-driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth. Parker understands that an empowered, results-oriented organization excels at engaging highly talented people of different backgrounds and perspectives. Respecting and embracing these differences enhances Parker's position as the world leader in motion and control.

Basic Function:

Safely operate injection molding machines to produce quality parts.

Responsibilities:

• Keep safety as a primary focus by working safely, following safety policies and work instructions, asking for help, promptly reporting safety concerns, and utilizing the Stop & Seek program, as required.
• Trim molding parts, hot and cold.
• Understand and use part prints, process sheets, and QAS control plans.
• Visually inspect and gage parts per QAS and SWI standards and using appropriate gages when needed or assigned.
• Use Lotus Notes to process Kan Ban or IPT cards.
• Operate injection molding machines to produce quality parts and acceptable output following standard work instructions (SWI).
• Perform routine and repetitive work while maintaining a high degree of quality and quantity.
• Accurately record scrap component parts and entering into Lotus Notes System.
• Identify and store materials in proper locations.
• Cleaning and/or loading drying or storage equipment.
• Operate grinders and handling/regrind scrap materials.

* To pack and/or locate parts in the plant or shipping department per demand.

* Promote and practice 5S + Safety approach by keeping work area neat, clean, and organized, and following safety and housekeeping rules.

• Submit waste reductions/cost avoidance.
• Able to work in a standing or sitting position as required by task.
• Positively support change initiatives by actively contributing to and participating in lean principles and Kaizen events.
• Positively and actively contribute to High Performance Teams (HPTs) by participating in team improvement boards (TIB) reviews, problem solving and task completion.
• Be a respectful team player and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all team members and supervision.
• Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate.

Requirements:

* High School diploma or equivalent.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player with minimal supervision and guidance.

* Good communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to adapt to changing roles and changing priorities.

Physical Requirements:

* Frequently will stand, walk, reach, twist, grasp and handle.

* Regularly will pull, push, and bend.

* Occasionally will lift up to 40 pounds, sit, and kneel.

Working Conditions:

* A moderately loud environment with exposure to or use of chemicals, oils, dirt, fumes, vibration, and moving equipment.

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.

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