Assembler Tech

Parker Hannifin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced assembler/test technician at our Fort Worth, TX facility. You will assemble and test complex products, calibrate equipment, and ensure conformance to blueprints and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes lean initiatives, quality, and on-time delivery, with opportunities to train newer team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 5–8 years in a similar high-technology manufacturing environment, including experience with hydraulic or

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or equivalent and 5–8 years of direct assembly/test experience in a high technology manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, orders, and test specifications.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical testing and repair of complex assemblies.
• Demonstrates an understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic or dual systems and multiple part families.
• Able to train and guide less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assembly and test functions using hand and power tools and test equipment.
• Set up and calibrate test equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect and approve assemblies and related paperwork per drawings and orders.
• Troubleshoot non-conformances and rework as needed.
• Prepare products for shipping and ensure paperwork meets customer requirements.
• Interpret blueprints and quality directives, and support lean initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Test equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Quality control

Lean / continuous improvement

Team training

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Accurately and efficiently assembles/tests a variety of complex products to achieve customer quality and on-time delivery schedules. Works on products that contain mechanical, electronic, dual hydraulic systems and/or hydro-mechanical systems. Works with multiple part families. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works independently with minimum supervisory guidance and provides training to new or less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Performs complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Sets up complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record valve or system conformance to test specifications. Inspect, measure, verify and approve setup/pattern assembly for lower level operators.
• Inspects, measures, verifies and approves assemblies and paperwork according to blue prints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoots and reworks non-conformances disclosed by test data.
• Performs rebuilding and evaluation of conformity of components.
• Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications. Assembles and tests, to customer and/or industry standards. Inspects product for final release.
• Interprets blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.
• Performs complicated repairs to parts or assemblies.
• Calibrates equipment as needed to perform function testing of product.
• Approves work performed by lower level personnel. Prepares product for shipping according to Parker, industry and/or customer requirements.
• Serves as a resource to other team members, and provides training and guidance to new or less experienced employees.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions

• Actively leads lean/continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Interfaces with support functions to solve product problems and conduct work according to business contract.
• May travel to the customer to research, identify, and repair product failures. Could be expected to travel to acquired company to support product integration.
• Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area. Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.
• Conducts mock conformance audits.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training)

• Requires graduation from high school or equivalent and five to eight years direct industry related experience in both assembly/test in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with limited supervisory guidance. Knowledge of Parker Stratoflex products desired.
• Must be able to perform any function within the standard, fixture, manifold, and rubber line departments.
• Must be Level 5 Certified Operator or Level 5 Waterman Certified Operator depending on area of assignment.
• Demonstrates a broad and comprehensive understanding of complex hydraulic, pneumatic, or fuel products involving dual systems, and multiple part families. Knowledge of R and D test setup.
• Possess extensive historical knowledge of product and process situations normally encountered.
• Able to research problems and develop solutions, incorporating multiple variables, to successfully repair complicated products to serviceable condition.
• As required, must be able to set up test fixtures independently. Able to adapt to procedures, techniques, and/or processes to meet special needs on varied assignments.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, route sheets, and test specifications. Perform semi-complex mathematical calculations, as well as demonstrate effective verbal, written, and basic computer skills.
• Possess excellent mechanical reasoning. Measurement conversion and fluids theory knowledge required for test applications. Leakage, flow, and pressure knowledge required.
• Able to implement and effectively apply lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess effective interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.
• Able to interpret reports and use standard business software applications. Able to use employee self-service system to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e-mail).
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Able to present production information to other team members and management.
• Ability to step-in for Department Lead as required.

Typical Mental And Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to move about inside the plant to operate machinery. The team member must be able to remain in a stationary position about half the time. The team member is required to operate manual machining equipment, plant machinery and tools to assemble parts and use test equipment. Must be able to detect and identify parts and tools and inspect work for defects and accuracy. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to move parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the shop floor. The team member may be exposed to various solvents and lubricants.

(The essential functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job.)

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.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantical 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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Drug Tests

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.