CNC Setup Operator

Parker Hannifin Corporation; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career development

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to set up and operate machines within a manufacturing cell, read drawings, write programs, and support engineering input.

The role emphasizes precision measurement, adherence to SOPs, teamwork with engineering, and contributing to continuous improvement. Parker offers competitive pay, benefits, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related machining experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical education or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines, lathes, milling, boring and tool grinding equipment.
• Write and execute programs for CNC machines.
• Determine work procedures from drawings, sketches, schedules and blueprints.
• Repair and make parts.
• Refine design fixtures.
• Assist in prototype development.
• Inspect all work to assure parts meet print and adjust as necessary; seek assistance for variables beyond own control.
• Follow SOPs within the work cell; understand ISO procedures and documentation.

Skills

CNC machining

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

Precision measurement tools

Engineering drawing interpretation

Teamwork in engineering environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical education or training

Job description

Position Summary

Assure that all machines within assigned manufacturing cell are properly set up to perform required operations involving all levels of complexity/difficulty. Operate machines as required, and instruct, assist and participate in the work of assigned team.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines, lathes machines, milling machines, boring machines, and tool grinding equipment.
• Write and execute programs for CNC machines.
• Determine work procedures from drawings, sketches, schedules, and blueprints.
• Repair and make parts.
• Refine design fixtures.
• Assist in prototype development.
• Inspect all work to assure parts manufactured meet print and make adjustments to correct problems if necessary, seeking assistance for variables beyond own control.
• Follow SOP required within work cell.
• Understand ISO procedures and know where appropriate documentation is kept

Qualifications

3 - 5 years experience in related field.

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Education or training preferred

Technical Depth and Breadth

• Familiarity with Fanuc and Okuma controls.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and complex gauges.
• Knowledge of complex math related to a machining environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, charts and tables.
• Familiarity with basic machining equipment repair and preventative maintenance.

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

• Adaptable to a challenging and continuously changing work environment.
• Exercise good judgment when following, interpreting, and executing work required.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work in a team setting tasked with achieving departmental goals.
• Continuously increase R&D Machine Shop productivity.
• Must be comfortable working close with the Engineering team to clarify drawing intent and provide constructive feedback.

Communication/Contact with Others

• Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Good oral and written skills required to communicate technical information effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Physical and Mental Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation:

• Required to sit, stand, bend & reach.
• May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours at a time, based on business needs.
• Require near vision acuity, color vision, and visual accommodation to see and manipulate small parts at near point for extended periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action is required.
• Frequent lifting of materials <10 lbs., occasional lifting up to 26 lbs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.
• Exposure to noise and chemicals in a manufacturing work environment.

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $28.06/hr to $39/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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')

Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.