Machine Operator – Hose Braider 3rd Shift

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Machine Operator – Hose Braider - 3rd Shift

Location : RAVENNA, OH, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 16, 2025
Job ID : 59646


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Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're 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

This role offers a starting base wage of $20.50 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for a total of $22.50 per hour.

To perform a variety of machine operations associated with the manufacturing of braided hydraulic tubing.

Set-up and operate braiding machine as per instruction, visually inspect hose for defects, and check inside diameter with correct gauging pins.

Set-up and operate marking 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:

+ Make complete line setups on jobs from charts and specifications.



+ Operate line, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, etc., to ensure a quality product and production rates.



+ Perform continuous inspections of product both visual as well as using micrometers and calipers.

  Record product and process parameters.



+ Perform repairs to equipment, assist others in maintenance when major repairs are required to any equipment on assigned line.



+ Complete all necessary records, reports, etc., as required, giving particular attention to proper part number, job number and quantity per pallet or reel.



+ Package product according to instructions to include the making of cartons and spools as required.



+ Assemble packaging materials as required by Job Sheet.



+ Perform work of an equal or lower classification as required.




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), the ability to hear audible warnings and indicators, ability to perform repetitive motions including use of hands to bend tubing & connect hose assemblies, sorting items by size shape and color, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and occasionally lifting objects up to 45 pounds.

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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)


Drug-Free Workplace
In 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.

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