Braider Operator - 1st Shift Location : MANSFIELD, TX, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Jun 25, 2025 Job ID : 57899 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions: Operate either the NEB, OMA and/or TMW 24/36 braiders and monitor for proper product quality. · Pull tooling and materials according to manufacturing specifications for applicable machine(s), such as springs, braid rings, tube guides, wound bobbin, core tube, etc. · Inspect tooling before using and track material used in WW3 system and Braider Logs · Set up applicable machine(s) according to manufacturing specifications (braid ring height, install tube guide, change deck/puller gear, unload/load carriers, unload/load bobbins, etc.) and mark defects/new preforms with the correct tape color · Measure and record OD and pitch on Hose Process Chart (SPC) · Run braided hose through wash tank and stage in hose coiling area for inspection · Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5s practices · Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines · Report production issues to Direct Lead · Perform work of an equal or lower classification Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training): + High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English) + U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required + Must be able to work and communicate with peers + Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English + Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands + Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.) + Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate department equipment (i.e. NEB braiders, TMW and OMA braiders, etc) + Basic understanding of lean fundamentals and good attention to detail preferred Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. 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 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 toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination) 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.