Group Lead-Maintenance

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Nacogdoches, Texas, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to oversee location maintenance activities across production and non-production equipment. Responsibilities include supervising the maintenance team, ensuring equipment compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting and strong knowledge of CNC and hydraulic systems. A technical certification is preferred. This position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience in safety program compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work of the maintenance department.
• Maintain facility equipment and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Working knowledge of CNC equipment

Electrical theory

Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification(s) or associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Owns overall location maintenance activities, on both production and nonproduction equipment. Fosters positive working relationships with all team members in line with Parker's WIN Strategy. Promotes Parker's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost principles, and actively drives conformance to policies, standards, work practices, and systems.

Supervises and directs the work activity of the maintenance department, appropriately distributing workload, motivating and empowering subordinates, and developing team members, including constructing and executing development plans. Ensure best-in-class equipment uptime while maintaining full compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises work of the maintenance department. Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

• Maintains facility equipment and preventative maintenance programs.

• Oversees moderately complex planning, design, reconfiguration, construction, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.

• Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions and/or permit requirements, required completion dates, and construction feasibility. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs. Obtains quotes and supplies cost information on facility construction or improvement projects. Maintains supplier/contractor relationships.

• Oversee the design, build, modify, maintain, and repair assembly and machining workstations, including controls, guards, and fixtures on presses, and test equipment.

• Contact, coordinate and lead efforts with outside contractors as it relates to machine repairs, facility repairs, facility upgrades or any other projects in which outside resources are necessary.

• Ensure compliance OSHA regulations and other safety governing bodies. Prepare and maintain appropriate records in accordance to company policies and law.

• Oversee work required to rig, move or erect all types of machine tools and equipment for plant layout changes.

• Positively and actively contribute to High Performance Teams (HPTs) by participating in team improvement boards (TIB) reviews, problem solving and task completion.

• Collaborate with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Participate in cost-reduction programs. Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
• Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap. Contain source of quality issues.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s). Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical certification(s) and/or associate degree preferred.

• 5+years of experience working as a maintenance mechanic required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of CNC equipment, electrical theory, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits preferred.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including ladder logic and electronics, with the ability to read and interpret complex schematics and technical drawings.

• Ability to design and fabricate fixturing and guarding from a variety of materials.

• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities, and ability to work in a team environment, and at various levels of the organization.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and proficient computer skills.
• Actively participate and support the plant's safety program. Report any injury or near miss immediately to the EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Group Lead, Value Stream Manager or EHS Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S Standards in assigned working areas.
• Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when facility demand dictates the need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• 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 Affluent 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)

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.