Maintenance Technician II

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division is seeking a Maintenance II technician to support manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems up to 480V three-phase.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent or a two-year technical degree and be able to read blueprints and maintenance manuals; strong safety and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Two years technical degree preferred or four years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English for safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and equipment maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, sheet metal and fabrication.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems up to 480 volts 3 phase; ensure electrical safety.
• Move, set up and level machines; install guards and keep equipment lubricated and operational.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical malfunctions; repair or replace components as needed.
• Disassemble, repair and rebuild electrical and mechanical units and machines.
• Safely operate maintenance tools (saws, grinders, CNC mills/lathes) as required.
• Keep department areas clean; communicate with outside services as needed.
• Support other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Read blueprints

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (2-year preferred)

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Join Parker's Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

At Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components.

Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state-of-the-art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting-edge test laboratory.

The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long-term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

Position Summary

The Maintenance II role performs a broad range of building, equipment, and machinery maintenance activities to support safe and efficient plant operations. This position requires hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including industrial electrical systems up to 480V three-phase. The role also supports machine setup, fabrication, plant rearrangements, equipment rebuilds, and coordination with outside service providers as needed. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, safe work practices, attention to detail, and the ability to support departmental needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general building and equipment maintenance, such as plumbing, general electrical, carpentry, sheet metal and fabrication design, sheet metal repair work and plant rearrangements
• Safe working knowledge and skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and a safe working knowledge of all electrical equipment and systems up to 480 volts 3 phase industrial plant electrical wiring and code requirements
• Move, set up and level machines. Install guards and see that machines are lubricated and properly operational
• Coordinate and/or perform equipment preventative maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical malfunctions/breakdowns, recommend and initiate proper activity to repair
• Disassemble, repair and rebuild electrical control units, mechanical units, mechanisms and machines
• Ability to safely utilize maintenance equipment (including but not limited to saws, grinders, CNC mills and lathes, etc.) to perform duties as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of department floors and machinery
• Communicate with and utilize outside services and support as necessary to troubleshoot problems, provide project and maintenance assistance and offer technical resources
• Support, assist and perform other various duties and tasks as assigned by the department supervisor

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years Technical Degree preferred or four (4) year's experience in lieu of a degree. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating, and maintenance manuals
• Communication: For safety and quality, must be able to read, write & understand English
• Vision: 20/25 vision corrected or uncorrected; Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine manuals, gages, prints and precision measuring instruments
• Physical Demands: Associate is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch; Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. Ability to lift 50 pounds, exert 25 to 45 pounds of linear force occasionally, and/or exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action is required.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

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

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

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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Drug Tests

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