Hose Assembler

Position Summary
Our Parflex Division in Stafford, TX is looking for a new Hose Assembler team member to help keep the world moving. You will use your hands and machines to manufacture Parker tubing in a safe and sustainable manner.

Where can you find our Tubing?

Parker's Parflex Division is a leading manufacturer of fluoropolymer tubing and offers multiple secondary processes to meet a wide range of industry and customer needs. Our Stafford, TX plant provides critical equipment for multiple industries including Aerospace and Transportation.

Aspects of Your Work

A Hose Assembler must be capable of performing the following tasks with minimal supervision:

• Perform ordinary set up on special purpose hose assembly machines involving selection and positioning of size dies, check jaws, blocks and special holding devices
• Perform basic assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures and inspection measurement equipment (i.e. pressure test, saw, hydraulic press, calipers, rulers and height gauge)
• Assemble proper fittings to hose, excerising proper care to avoid excessive pressure and tighten fittings as needed to avoid crossing of threads
• Inspect and test each product produced to proper pressure and ensure quality standards are met, record test results on data forms
• Insert plastic caps on each end of hose to protect end fitting threads
• Interpret engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer sales order sheets, quality directives and record data on applicable forms with signatures as needed
• Assembles, inspects and test hose configurations to product specifications, customer requirements and industry standards
• Engage in business/team meetings when necessary
• Assist with problem solving efforts to improve operational efficiency
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices
• Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines
• Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)

• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required

• At least two years of assembly experience required in a manufacturing environment

• Must be able to operate material handling vehicles (forklift), have good numeric, writing and reading ability and be able to respond to the needs of the operating departments

• Must be able to work and communicate with peers

• Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands

Why You'll Love this Job

Great Pay - We start our Hose Assembler team members off at $16.58 per hour. You will also be eligible for our profit-sharing bonus every 3 months.

Amazing Benefits - From day one, you'll be able to enroll in all of Parker's benefits. We have multiple options for Health, Dental, and Vision, and offer a $600 yearly discount on premiums. We also offer Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Life Insurance at no cost to you. Additionally, you'll have up to 3 weeks of paid time away from work in your first year.

Engaging Workplace - A Parker employee makes a positive impact on the world, and in turn, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees. We do this by establishing engaging, supportive, and comfortable work environments.

Retirement Planning - Parker will provide a 401(k) saving accounts with a 100% match for the first 5% of contributions. In addition, we offer a Parker-funded Retirement Income Account (RIA) equal to 3% of your compensation.

A Historic Culture - With over 100 divisions around the world, Parker is a global employer in your own backyard. Parker has been around for over 100 years with core values based on Trust, Compassion, Wisdom, and Courage. We aim to embody these values in everything we do at Parker.

Schedules:

1st Shift

6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and