Org Marketing Statement
Parker Hannifin – Parflex Division
When 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 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.
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. The Braider Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains braiding lines according to charts and specifications to meet production rates and quality standards. This role performs continuous visual and dimensional inspections using micrometers and calipers, records product and process parameters, and completes accurate job documentation. The operator also performs basic equipment repairs, assists maintenance for major fixes, and packages product (cartons, spools, pallets) per job instructions, while remaining flexible to perform equal or lower‑level tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Operate line, maintaining proper speeds, adjustments, etc., to ensure a quality product and production rates.
Complete all necessary records, reports, etc., as required, giving particular attention to proper part number, job number and quantity per pallet or reel.
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), 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.
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 Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug 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.
