Machine Operator

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 26,518 - 33,406; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Airway Heights is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate industrial machines for aerospace components. The ideal candidate will use various machinery to produce high quality parts while ensuring adherence to customer specifications.

Candidates should have basic manufacturing knowledge and aptitude for machine tools, along with a commitment to safety and quality standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of proper setup and use of tooling associated with machines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using and maintaining precision measuring instruments.
• Must know when to stop and ask for clarification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate industrial grade machines.
• Ensure proper setup of machines for quality parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments to check tolerances.

Skills

Basic understanding of manufacturing planning

Familiarity with machine tools

Good manual dexterity

Shop mathematics

Tools

Precision instruments

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.

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.

Machine Operator

Uses established processes to set up, program, and operate various types of industrial grade machines to form, cut, bend, size, and/or machine aerospace quality components from Nickel, Stainless, and Titanium alloys.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Works in a team environment to meet daily production goals using engine lathes, milling machines, punch press, forming press, shear, press brake, expander and/or other machinery to produce high quality details to flow into the assembly value streams.
• Operators ensure proper setup of machines to yield quality parts conforming to our customers designed tolerances.
• Understand and follow written instructions, sketches, drawings, and documents.
• Use precision measuring instruments to check tolerances and quality of parts.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning and paperless timecard system.
• Work under direct oversight.

Skills, Education and Required Experience

• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning and sketches.
• Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.
• Understand proper setup and use of tooling associated with machines.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Required to perform shop mathematics associated with machining operations.
• May have a demonstrated expertise in a particular machine type, or work on one single purpose machine.
• And any other duties assigned to help drive to our vision, fulfill our commitments, and carry out our organization's virtues.

Working Conditions

• Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, heat reflective body garments and gloves as required.

Physical Requirements

• The machine operator 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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $19.25/hr to $24.25/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.