2nd Shift Press Operator-Starting $18.44+1.75 Shift Dif/hr

The Press Operator sets up and operates transfer presses within an assigned production area of the facility in order to manufacture a variety of high-quality products. Additionally, this individual ensures that the presses are operating efficiently and makes any necessary adjustments to resolve minor manufacturing difficulties.

• Operate various presses in multiple machine combinations to produce a variety of products.
• Ensure presses are operating efficiently.
• Set controls and make necessary checks and adjustments to ensure production rates are met and/or improved.
• Properly install and remove molds and/or press accessories from presses.
• Operate forklifts and jitneys (up to 25% of the time).
• Use pre-heaters/bake ovens (up to 50% of the time); mill knives (up to 25% of the time); and pliers, drills, wire brushes, and measuring/recording accessories (up to 25% of the time).
• Stand (up to 100% of the time), walk (up to 75% of the time), lift (up to 75% of the time), grasp (up to 75% of the time), reach (up to 50% of the time), twist (up to 25% of the time), bend 90 degrees (up to 20% of the time), sit (up to 10% of the time), climb (up to 10% of the time), and push/pull (up to 10% of the time).
• Carry/lift materials weighing up to 35 pounds (up to 50% of the time) and between 35 and 50 pounds (up to 40% of the time), occasionally carrying/lifting materials weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work in warm conditions and around hot equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and/or verbal procedures, processes, and instructions.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings and basic blueprints.
• Knowledge of operations planning.
• Preferred understanding of the Kanban system.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to become proficient with Excel and SAP software.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and statistics.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work any shift as well as overtime during the week as needed.
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with supervisors, coworkers, and other shifts and/or departments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and coworkers.
• Ability to complete the job without direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of self or others.
• Demonstrated effort toward self-improvement by gaining new knowledge/skills and accepting new assignments.

Work Experience Preferred

• 7-9 Months Manufacturing Experience

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.

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.