Machine Operator 1

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator, where you'll play a vital role in meeting production goals using advanced machinery. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, ensuring quality and precision in manufacturing processes. With a commitment to employee development, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a culture that values your contributions. If you're passionate about manufacturing and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

401k Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Shift Differential

Life Insurance

Accidental Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Familiarity with machine tools and precision instruments.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning and sketches.
• Ability to perform shop mathematics associated with machining.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production goals using various machinery.
• Ensure proper machine setup for quality parts.
• Follow written instructions and check tolerances.

Skills

Machine Operation

Manufacturing Planning

Precision Measurement

Shop Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Engine Lathes

Milling Machines

Punch Press

Forming Press

Shear

Press Brake

Expander

Job description

Location : AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 18, 2025
Job ID : 56164

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%.Overall, 8% company match.
• This position receives a 5% Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.

Time Away & Work-Life Balance:

• To help promote a healthy work-life balance, this position receives 80 hours of Paid Vacation plus Paid Sick time, which accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Up to 14 Paid Holidays, including paid time off every year between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 4 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of your pay when you have a new addition to your family.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities are celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired.
• Our 2nd shift receives a shift differential of $2.00 per hour.

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $18.50 - $26.75