Maintenance Technician - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays & other paid leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Parker is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV in Irvine, CA to perform and lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility and production-support equipment. You will diagnose root causes, minimize downtime, and maintain accurate maintenance records while collaborating with multiple teams to meet safety and quality standards.

This senior role requires extensive hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical controls, and fluid-power systems,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, facilities or related environments.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance-related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems.
• Experience with pump and valve overhaul procedures; aerospace-related equipment is a plus.
• Experience using CMMS for preventive maintenance, work orders, and spare parts management.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant utilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and related systems.
• Maintain CMMS work-orders, repair histories, and parts-usage documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance with production, engineering, quality, IT, and contractors.
• Support safety training and ensure compliance with Parker safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Facilities maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification / associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Summary

Facilities Maintenance Technician IV

Position Summary

Facilities Maintenance Technician IV is a senior-level maintenance professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and overhauling facility and production-support equipment. Supports Fuel, Pneumatics, and Inerting operations, including fluid-power, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, electrical-control, compressed-air, and related systems.

Works independently to perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; diagnose root causes; restore reliable operation; and minimize equipment downtime. Maintains work-order, repair-history, and parts-usage records to support maintenance planning and inventory.

Partners with production, engineering, quality, and Facilities teams to coordinate repairs, installations, relocations, and improvement projects. Ensures compliance with Parker quality, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements while contributing to Lean, Kaizen, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant utilities, facility infrastructure, manufacturing equipment, machine tools, test stands, and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid-power, HVAC, compressed-air, cooling-water, and electrical-distribution systems.
• Conduct inspections, testing, lubrication, adjustments, condition monitoring, calibration, and component replacement to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and complete repairs, rebuilds, alignments, and functional testing using appropriate diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
• Perform light fabrication and equipment modifications, including brackets, guards, mounts, and simple fixtures.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, utility connections, leveling, alignment, and commissioning.
• Identify maintenance, safety, and reliability risks; recommend repairs, improvements, materials, and resources needed to address them.
• Coordinate maintenance and improvement work with production, engineering, quality, IT, contractors, and other support teams.
• Maintain accurate CMMS work-order, repair-history, preventive-maintenance, and parts-usage documentation.
• Support safety training and comply with Parker safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, confined space, ISO, AS9100, ANSI, and site standards.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous-improvement activities to enhance safety, quality, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and uptime.
• Work independently and collaboratively, maintain a safe and organized workplace, respond to off-hours maintenance needs as required, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, vocational training, associate degree, or equivalent skilled-trade training preferred.
• Forklift certification and Lockout/Tagout certification preferred or required based on site needs.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, facilities, equipment-maintenance, or related environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance-related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems preferred.
• Experience with pump and valve overhaul procedures required or preferred; aerospace-related equipment experience is preferred.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems for preventive maintenance, work orders, and spare-parts management.
• Experience managing maintenance materials, spare-parts inventory, and/or maintenance budgets preferred.
• Basic familiarity with PLCs and industrial controls required; ability to recognize control-related issues and coordinate with qualified controls or engineering personnel.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and working knowledge of pneumatics systems and production -support equipment
• Ability to perform precision repairs, alignment, calibration, measurement, and mechanical/electrical assembly
• Proficient in safely using hand and power tools, diagnostic instruments, gauges, lifting devices, and inspection equipment
• Strong problem solving -solving, root-cause analysis, planning, prioritization, and project-coordination skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and basic mathematical calculations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in dependently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of quality standards, departmental metrics, and safe, efficient production practices

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform physical work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, work from lifts, and work in confined or elevated areas as required.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for detailed work and perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to use power tools, heavy machinery, lifting equipment, and diagnostic tools safely.
• Ability to wear required PPE throughout the work shift.
• Availability to work weekends, support off-hours activities, and respond to emergency repairs as needed.

This job description summarizes the general nature and level of work performed. Responsibilities may be modified, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $31.1/hr to $46.7/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.
• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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