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Wire Braid and Winder Operator, 1st Shift

PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION • Manitowoc, WI • 4h ago

Location : MANITOWOC, WI, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Aug 24, 2025

Job ID : 59083

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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 Fluid Connectors 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.

Our Wire Braider & Winder Operators are responsible for the set-up and operation of all wire twisters, winders and braiders. This is a 1st shift position. 1st s hift hours are Monday-Friday 6am-2pm. Approximately 8 hours of overtime a week is expected after training is complete.

Job Description/Principal Accountabilities

Operation and set-up of wire braiding machines consists of transferring wire from shipping spools to bobbins suitable for use in braiding machines. Operator must maintain the condition of the bobbins prior to winding.

Operation and set-up of wire braiding machines consists of the physical transfer of full bobbins to braider decks, removal of empty bobbins from braider deck and splicing operation required during transfer .

Monitor bobbin footage, wire condition and tensions.

Change over of tooling and gears as necessary to ensure proper dimension.

Visual attention must be given to the payoffs, adhesive application, braid pattern, inking and take-ups while braiding.

Perform all required quality checks and record all pertinent information to ensure quality standards are met.

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

Accountable for process, evaluation, measurement, documentation, and improvement on a continual basis in order to meet plant business objectives.

Participate in area and process team activities and projects.

All irregularities will be reported to the Shift Supervisor or Leader.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Leader.

Education, Training and Experience

Required HS diploma or GED

Machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Mathematical aptitude and proficiency

Keyboarding skills, with some knowledge of MS Office software

Ability to operate forklift and manual and electric jack; Company will train

Measurement skills, including use of precision measuring tools and equipment

Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process and product improvement

Effective English verbal communication and listening skills

Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Successful prioritizing and management of work projects

Physical Demands

Our manufacturing positions have several minimum physical requirements to ensure safety and effective job performance, including:

Standing: Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to wear required PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection (glasses/goggles), hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves.

Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands for tasks such as using safety scissors, bending tubing, taping tube, and connecting hose assemblies.

Sorting: Ability to sort items by size, shape, and color.

Physical Movements: Includes pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting as part of daily duties.

Lifting: Ability to lift up to 45 pounds safely.

Sensory Requirements: Must have the ability to perceive color accurately and hear plant paging, alarms, and other important auditory signals.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant: Exposure to moving parts on a line, as well as moving equipment throughout the plant.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the @type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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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