Experienced Maintenance Technician (Safety Focused)

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician (Safety Focused) for the Day Shift in Kent, WA. The role supports safety initiatives, performs routine and preventive maintenance on aerospace assets, and helps identify risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have hands-on maintenance experience, a strong safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently while following manuals, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• Preferred experience with forklifts and moving large equipment.
• Requires experience in troubleshooting one or more of the following categories: CNC equipment, Hydraulic presses, Vacuum furnaces, X-rays, Lasers, PLCs/Electrical.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measuring equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer specs.
• Diagnose malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments efficiently.
• Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings and documents.
• Perform work according to safety procedures and standards.
• Train others in multiple areas and skills.
• Collaborate to plan repairs, maintenance activities and project work.
• Manage work to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Works under limited oversight.
• Source parts for repair and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Utilize CMMS software

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

CNC equipment

Electrical systems

Shop mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Experienced Maintenance Technician (Safety Focused)

Day Shift

The Maintenance Mechanic will support a dedicated safety initiative focused on improving the reliability, safe operation, and risk reduction of aerospace assets through routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs. This role will help identify equipment hazards, address maintenance‑related safety concerns, support corrective actions, and ensure work is completed in accordance with technical manuals, blueprints, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on maintenance experience, a strong safety‑first mindset, the ability to recognize and communicate potential risks, and the capability to work independently or with cross‑functional teams to support the successful execution of the safety project.

Functions And Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect equipment for proper functioning and performs all levels of preventative maintenance duties, per manufacturer's specifications.
• Diagnose basic and some complex equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments efficiently.
• Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings and documents.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Train others in multiple areas and on a variety of skills.
• Collaborate effectively with others to identify, schedule, and plan repairs, maintenance activities, and project work.
• Manage work performed by to ensure compliance with company safety and quality requirements.
• Works under limited oversight.
• Source parts for repair and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Utilize CMMS software

Qualifications

• 2-5 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• Preferred experience with forklifts and moving large equipment.
• Requires experience in troubleshooting one or more of the following categories:
• CNC equipment
• Hydraulic presses
• Vacuum furnaces
• X-rays
• Lasers
• PLCs/Electrical
• General knowledge of codes and regulations related to equipment and facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measuring equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

Physical Requirements

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

Use of protective clothing, goggles, and other equipment to prevent injuries. Wearing a respirator may also be required.

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $31.2/hr to $47.5/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 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