Machine Operator - 1st Shift

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a machine operator, where you'll set up and operate state-of-the-art machining equipment. This role offers a competitive starting pay with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be responsible for ensuring quality through inspection, managing supplies, and maintaining a clean work environment. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a keen eye for detail, this position is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions that shape the future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing/machining experience required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate machining equipment on 1st shift.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and manage paperwork.

Skills

Machining Knowledge

Basic Math Skills

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection Equipment (caliper, micrometer)

Deburring Tools

Basic PC Skills

Job description

Location : BENTON, AR, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 30, 2025
Job ID : 56700

We are seeking a dependable machine operator to setup and operate machining equipment on 1st shift. Parker Hannifin offers competitive pay with this position starting at $20.96/hour and has the opportunity to earn up to $25.40/hour. Parker also offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: day one eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k/retirement planning benefits, and quarterly profit sharing bonus'.

Essential Functions:

• Load program from computer; Understand basic programming; some understanding of M & G codes
  
• Ability to change offsets and identify & change bad inserts
  
• Set up inspection equipment; Set up basic part; get fixture, jaws, and stops if needed
  
• Check all dimensions of part against print
  
• Capable of using deburring tools
  
• Ability to manage paperwork in a timely manner with accuracy
  
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintaining organization within the area
  
• Basic machine maintenance (oil levels, coolant levels, greasing chucks)
  
• Perform continuous improvement activities to reduce defects and monitor yields
  
• Responsible for effectively communicating equipment problems, set-up issues, maintenance items, etc. to supervisor, Group Lead, and Manufacturing Engineers
  
• Monitor use of machining supplies to prevent waste
  
• Deals ethically with Parker’s customers, suppliers, fellow associates and the general public
  
• Basic PC skills and understanding
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Prior knowledge of machining; Minimum 1 year manufacturing/machining experience
  
• Basic Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
  
• Read inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer, indicial, bore gauge, scale, tape measure and any other gage specific to machining)
  
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Ability to Trouble Shoot
  
• Problem Solving Skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to hear and speak. The employee must regularly stand, walk, sit and use hands to grasp and handle. Employee will occasionally be required to kneel, squat and bend at the waist. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 lbs. Specific vision requirements include close vision, ability to focus, and depth perception. This position may be exposed to oils, dirt, fumes and moving equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  Additional Comments:
  
• The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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.

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