Wire Winder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operator is responsible for operating the wire wind machines and running the necessary wire required by braid machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Know how to set up and rethread wire winders. 

2. Know color coding for identification. 

3. Identify raw materials. 

4. Familiarization with raw material numbers. 

5. Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage. 

6. Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided. 

7. Ability to set traverse. 

8. Understand and ability to operate wire stripper. 

9. Understand and ability to operate all wire winders. 

10. Identify and eliminate known defects. 

11. Document good and non-conforming product. 

12. Correctly fill out required paperwork daily. 

13. Train new employees as needed. 

14. Pull catenaries. 

15. Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead. 

16. Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

2. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

3. Maintain production schedules.

4. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

5. Other duties may be assigned later.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education required:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

Production work preferred but not required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

1. Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

2. Basic knowledge and use of hand tools

3. Sound decision making skills

4. Good math, reading, writing skills

5. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

6. Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product

7. Strong trouble shooting skills

Skills/Competencies:

1.   Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office package

2.   Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Other Skills:

Ability to work well in a team environment

Assessment:  

Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/ SCOPE:

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader

• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

Physical Conditions:

Work Requirements 

None at all

Occasional 

Frequent

Continuous

% of Workday (8 hr)

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Repetitions per hour

4-6

6-12

>12

Lift / Carry

Up to 10 lbs.

11-30 lbs.

Bending 

Twist / turn 

Reach below knee

Push / pull

Squat / kneel

Stand / walk 

Sit 

No lifting above shoulders

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Required PPE:

   1. Safety glasses

   2. Hearing protection

   3. ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes

   4. Kevlar gloves

2. Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, carrying, stooping, bending, reaching & lifting are done on a frequent basis.  Climbing, lifting overhead, pushing, pulling & grasping are performed on an occasional basis.

3. Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.

4. Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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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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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.