Blender - 3rd Shift

Blender - 3rd Shift

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Parflex (PFD)

Location : USA MANSFIELD TX PARFLEX

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Mar 2, 2026

Job ID : 63550

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Blend PTFE per extrusion

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stage raw materials for blending operation on FIFO basis
• Blend PTFE and Isopar to the specified instructions
• Pour PTFE blends through screen into jugs, then weigh jugs
• Enter all blends into WW3, place tags on jugs and brush off excess blend
• Transfer jugs to the hot room and stage for extrusion
• Transfer empty jugs to be cleaned
• Wash jugs on a rotating basis
• Change Isopar filters when needed
• Unload PTFE from truck to cold room
• 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
• Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management 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 management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education required:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

Production work preferred but not required.

On the job training from 1 to 8 weeks or extend to 10 weeks if needed.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading, writing skills.
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Skills/Competencies:

1. Basic computer skills.

2. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

3. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.

4. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

None at All

(0%)

Occasional

(1-33%)

Frequent

(34-66%)

Continuous

(67-100%)

Lift/Carry

X

Up to 10 lbs

X

11-20 lbs

X

21-50 lbs

X

Bending

X

Twist/Turn

X

Reach Below Knee

X

Push/Pull

X

Squat/Kneel

X

Stand/Walk

X

Sit

X

Lifting Above Shoulders

X

Other Skills;

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Promotes a positive attitude

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Extreme temperature (Cold Room)
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
• 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.

Company Overview: Parker Hannifin ? Parflex Division

When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing ? you're 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 Hose Products 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.

At Parflex, every product we build supports something bigger ? from military operations and infrastructure to the energy systems of the future. As a Production or Assembly team member, you?ll help manufacture advanced hose and tubing products used in:

Military vehicles like the MRAP and Oshkosh trucks

Aircraft including the F-22 Raptor and V-22 Osprey

Renewable energy systems like wind and solar power

Semi-trucks and trailers with high-efficiency pneumatic brake systems

Emergency rescue tools and off-road construction equipment

This isn?t just another job on the line ? this is a hands-on role where you get to work with purpose, learn valuable manufacturing skills, and see how your efforts connect to real-world impact. Our team is proud to say: ?We build the parts that build America.?

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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.