Maintenance Tech – Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,843 - 64,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Irvine, California is seeking a Maintenance Tech to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on complex machine tools and hazardous materials handling. The ideal candidate will have seven years of relevant experience, proficiency in aerospace equipment, and knowledge of electrical codes.

This role involves training personnel, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are included.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related maintenance experience or proven ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Proficiency in pump and valve overhaul procedures, especially aerospace-related equipment.
• Ability to work from schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and machine tool testing procedures.
• Possession of required tools and ability to set up and operate hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic technology, including pumps and piping.
• Computer skills to operate programs, create reports, and maintain spreadsheets.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on complex machine tools.
• Conduct test runs and repair malfunctions in control systems.
• Maintain and repair high-precision machine tools.
• Train machinists and other personnel on machine principles.
• Coordinate hazardous materials tasks and maintain inventory.
• Install and maintain complete electrical wiring and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pump and valve overhaul

Ability to work from schematics

Knowledge of electrical codes

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic technology

Effective communication skills

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Tech – Military Flight Controls Division

As a member of the Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD), you will perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on complex machine tools, precision equipment, and hazardous materials handling in support of aircraft flight control systems.

Responsibilities

• Work from manufacturer specs and engineering data to set up, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot non‑conforming machine tools such as mills, lathes, shapers, planners, and jig bores.
• Conduct test runs, analyze, locate, and repair malfunctions in solid‑state analog and digital control systems.
• Maintain standard and high‑precision machine tools, performing major repairs that require accurate alignment and complex assembly.
• Develop specialized machine tools by designing, fabricating, and constructing them from design data, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Train machinists, production personnel, and others on N/C machine principles and operational characteristics.
• Relocate production machinery, install air and water lines, align machines for production, and adjust settings.
• Design, construct, install, maintain, repair, and overhaul test stands, fixtures, and related hydraulic equipment.
• Operate arc and acetylene welding equipment, and calibrate new or rebuilt equipment after installation.
• Survey shops to diagnose and fix electrical malfunctions and deficiencies.
• Install and maintain complete electrical wiring and equipment in mobile units, including transformer banks, switchboards, power panels, and related devices.
• Plan routes for conduit lines, estimate job times, and list required materials.
• Use precision test equipment and coordinate with computer software to create reports and spreadsheets.
• Schedule and coordinate work orders and determine manpower requirements.
• Hazardous Material Technician tasks:
  • Coordinate purchase, inventory, delivery, and pickup of hazardous materials; maintain on‑site chemical inventory.
  • Assist with chemical spill cleanup.
  • Package, label, store, and schedule pickup of hazardous waste for off‑site disposal.
  • Maintain accurate records of hazardous waste shipments.
  • Initiate compliance inspections and provide technical assistance on hazardous material compliance and safe practices.
  • Perform other related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related maintenance experience or proven ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Proficiency in pump and valve overhaul procedures, especially aerospace‑related equipment.
• Ability to work from schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and machine tool testing procedures.
• Possession of required tools and ability to set up and operate hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes.
• Knowledge of electronic theory as applied to N/C and standard machines, mechanical principles, machining mathematics, and properties of metals.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic technology, including pumps, cylinders, accumulators, filters, and piping fabrication.
• Knowledge of chemicals and their characteristics.
• Computer skills to operate programs, create reports, and maintain spreadsheets.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift operator certification may be required.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team player and collaborative mindset.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Per Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, all applicants will undergo drug testing as a condition of employment. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $31.1/hr to $46.7/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match of first 5% of pay; company defined‑contribution retirement plan with 3% annual contribution.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, adoption assistance, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness benefit programs.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on 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 may be required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.