Machinist A - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Military Flight Controls Division in Dublin, GA seeks a Machinist A to operate production machines from blueprints and route sheets. You will contribute to lean initiatives, adjust feeds and speeds, and ensure parts meet specifications.

Two years of machining experience, blueprint reading skills, and a working knowledge of math and measurement tools are required. Teamwork and effective communication are essential in this hands‑on role.

Qualifications

• Two years related machining experience.
• Able to read and follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Effectively applies lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications (PMR, TORS, e-mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs production machines from blueprints and route sheets.
• Performs machining operations with pre-planned tooling and sequences.
• Inspects parts with measuring tools for conformance to specs.
• Maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Participates in lean initiatives and suggests area improvements.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Mathematics (trigonometry)

Software literacy (PMR/TORS)

Tools

PMR

TORS

Email systems

Job description

Machinist A - Military Flight Controls Division

Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Military Flight Controls (MFCD)
Location: USA DUBLIN GA - MFCD
Job Family: Manufacturing
Job Type: Regular
Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Job ID: 65265

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

Military Flight Controls Division supports aircraft worldwide, providing primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven, and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position‑control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners.

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.

Position Summary

Operates two or more production machines working from blueprints, sketches, and route sheets. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with general guidance in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Sets up and runs production machines. Performs machine operations such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre‑planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Performs operations such as tapping, spot‑facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances.
• Aligns and fastens parts using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to meet machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, or other irregularities from machined parts. Burring operations involve general production parts ranging from the simplest to the more complex.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, gages, and comparators. Uses magnification equipment to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs and damaged machined surfaces.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs all statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively participates in lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Job Requirements

• Two years related machining experience.
• Able to read and follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Effectively applies lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self‑service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e‑mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‑development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

Walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time; demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery; close vision required. Regular attendance and teamwork expected. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefit and 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 13 company‑paid holidays.

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 committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. 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, 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‑Free Workplace: In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.