1st shift Hose Fabrication Lead

1st shift Hose Fabrication Lead

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Hose Products (HPD)

Location : USA HIAWATHA IA

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 2, 2026

Job ID : 69273

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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This Team Lead role is a “working lead” position and reports directly to the Value Stream Team Leader/Manager. The lead assists Value Stream leadership with daily activities regarding production to ensure that the plant is meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. The Lead communicates daily, weekly and monthly requirements and expectations within the facility. The Lead will be involved in most of the aspects of running the operations of the shift they are assigned. They will provide valuable feedback to Supervisors and Managers regarding performance of the work stream and the progress of employees within the Value Stream.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs Hose Fabrication job functions as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the plant

• Perform tasks assigned for efficient start-up and shutdown of each shift

• Responds to and resolves quality and technical questions

• Communicates order status between customer service and production to ensure customer needs are met Communicates safety, quality and productivity expectations

• Conducts in-process inspections; ensures scrap and rework processes are followed

• Communicates and solves work flow problems, equipment and staffing needs

• Works with purchasing to ensure the availability supply items

• Leads and directs HPTs and problem solving efforts in partnership with Leadership

• Ensures training, standard work and daily productivity documentation is current

• Responsible for DxH checks, overall shift expectation and 5S

• Occasional travel required for training and/or best-practice sharing

• May be required to work on opposite shift at times to ensure that customer requirements are met

• Attendance and punctuality are required; overtime as deemed necessary

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Continue to keep current in skills through training, classes and on the job training

• Support and commit to Parker’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education required:

Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required

Experience:

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Hose Product assembly, Standard Work, 5S, Lean, and equipment operation and set-up

• Basic Machine Operator programming/setup skills preferred

• Completion of future training leadership courses

• Computer literate

• Training experience preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Excellent communication and team building skills

• Understand Metrics Related to Business or VS

• Be available for OT (with approval) to attend meetings

• Transition to different shifts when needed

• Able to effectively communicate and deal with conflict appropriately in small or large groups

• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Intermediate computer skills and an aptitude to learn programs such as Excel and PowerPoint

• Basic understanding of shop math and measuring skills, including the ability to convert fractions and decimals.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Other Skills:

Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment

Assessment:

Employee must pass pre-employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Report directly to the VSTL or Value Stream Manager

• Work closely with plant and Division colleagues, Parker sales/account managers and customers.

Physical Conditions:

Work Requirements

None at all

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

% of Workday (8 hr)

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1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Repetitions per hour

4-6

6-12

12

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11-30 lbs.

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Bending

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Twist / turn

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Reach below knee

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Push / pull

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Squat / kneel

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Stand / walk

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Sit

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No lifting above shoulders

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.

• Physical hazards from being around machines and moving items.

• 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.

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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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.