Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin; Slater (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Missouri is seeking a Production Mechanic to support safe, reliable manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting equipment, preventive maintenance, and keeping production running at high efficiency.

You will diagnose issues, read manuals, and collaborate with operators and engineers while following safety standards. This position offers a stable, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, production equipment repair, or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and identify root causes of equipment failure.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, belts, conveyors, motors, and drives.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support production needs in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift as required for maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and restore machinery to proper operating condition.
• Inspect machines, components, and systems to identify wear, damage, or performance concerns.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activity accurately.
• Support equipment changeovers, adjustments, and production line improvements.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineers, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all Parker‑Hannifin safety requirements, quality standards, and operating procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance practices

Root cause analysis

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading technical docs

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS / Work order systems

Job description

Join Parker’s Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation (IGFG) Division!

At Parker IGFG, we deliver industry-leading solutions in compressed air and gas treatment, gas generation, and pollution control across diverse applications. Many of our trusted brands and expertise have been established for over

• Compressed Air & Gas Filtration: Finite, Balston, Domnick Hunter
• Compressed Air & Gas Capital Equipment: Domnick Hunter, Airtek
• Analytical Gas Systems: Domnick Hunter, Balston
• Air Pollution Control: UAS, BHA

Org Marketing Statement

About Our Team

Join Parker’s Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation (IGFG) Division!

At Parker IGFG, we deliver industry-leading solutions in compressed air and gas treatment, gas generation, and pollution control across diverse applications. Many of our trusted brands and expertise have been established for over 50 years, reflecting our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality.

Our Portfolio Includes

• Compressed Air & Gas Filtration: Finite, Balston, Domnick Hunter
• Compressed Air & Gas Capital Equipment: Domnick Hunter, Airtek
• Analytical Gas Systems: Domnick Hunter, Balston
• Air Pollution Control: UAS, BHA

Driven by our mission to build a safer, more sustainable, and more productive world, we invite passionate professionals to join us and contribute to shaping the future of industrial gas solutions.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Parker-Hannifin is seeking a skilled Production Mechanic to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a hands‑on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and keeping production running at a high level.

The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment and related systems. This position supports manufacturing performance by diagnosing mechanical issues, completing repairs, performing preventive maintenance, and partnering with production teams to reduce downtime.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and restore machinery to proper operating condition.
• Inspect machines, components, and systems to identify wear, damage, or performance concerns.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activity accurately.
• Support equipment changeovers, adjustments, and production line improvements.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineers, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all Parker‑Hannifin safety requirements, quality standards, and operating procedures.

Work Four 10-Hour Days

Enjoy a schedule designed to support productivity and work‑life balance:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Three days off each week
• More consistent time for personal commitments, rest, and flexibility
• Opportunity to build strong daily continuity with production and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, production equipment repair, or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and identify root causes of equipment failure.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, belts, conveyors, motors, and drives.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support production needs in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift as required for maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school, trade school, or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS/work order systems.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or millwright experience.
• Experience with automated equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, or electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or root cause analysis practices.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose – Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow – comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

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
  • Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affid…

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.