Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Parker; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Career development and tuition Reimb.

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for our New Hope, MN site. You will maintain CNC machine centers, perform PM/PdM tasks, troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and support downtime reduction through effective problem solving.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork with mentorship responsibilities. Join a global leader in motion and control technologies, benefiting from strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Technical Training or certificate in related field (i.e. Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical, Automation, Robotics) or at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret work instructions, process sheets, etc.
• Verbal communication at a level to provide meaningful feedback to internal and external customers.
• Basic Math Skills with the ability to convert metric measurements into standard measurements.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety rules and procedures (LOTO, machine guarding, arc-flash/Electrical Safe Work Practices, safe rigging/lifting).
• Execute scheduled PM/PdM tasks; identify abnormal conditions and recommend corrective action.
• Independently troubleshoot and repair most mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic issues; return equipment to safe operating condition.
• Diagnose hydraulic performance problems and implement corrective actions.
• Perform common precision maintenance tasks (alignment, coupling replacement, pump/motor replacements, valve troubleshooting, hydraulic circuit verification).
• Support electrical troubleshooting within qualification limits (sensor checks, basic wiring/control power checks, PLC I/O verification).
• Respond to downtime calls; communicate status, estimated time to repair, and next steps; coordinate downtime windows with production.
• Support RCA/CAPA for recurring issues; recommend improvements to PM plans, spares, tooling, and maintenance methods.
• Document work orders, troubleshooting steps, parts replaced, and equipment condition in the CMMS; provide shift handoffs.
• Mentor TechnicianIII on routine repairs, troubleshooting basics, and standard work.
• Perform minor routine building maintenance tasks across multiple disciplines.

Skills

PM/PdM maintenance

Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training or certificate

5+ years experience

Tools

CNC machine centers

CMMS documentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Responsibilities

In the Motion Systems Group and the Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Maintenance Technician II located in New Hope, MN. This role will provide fully proficient maintenance support on CNC Machine Centers to sustain uptime and safe operation. Independently execute PM/PdM work, troubleshoot and repair most mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic issues, and support recurring-issue elimination through effective documentation and improvement recommendations.

Your main responsibilities would include -

• Follow all plant safety rules and procedures (LOTO, machine guarding, arc-flash/Electrical Safe Work Practices, safe rigging/lifting).
• Execute scheduled PM/PdM tasks; identify abnormal conditions (noise, vibration, heat, leaks, pressure/flow issues) and recommend corrective action.
• Independently troubleshoot and repair most mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic issues; return equipment to safe operating condition and verify operation.
• Diagnose hydraulic performance problems (pressure/flow instability, overheating, cavitation indicators, contamination symptoms) and implement corrective actions.
• Perform common precision maintenance tasks (alignment, coupling replacement, pump/motor replacements, valve troubleshooting, hydraulic circuit verification).
• Support electrical troubleshooting within qualification limits (sensor checks, basic wiring/control power checks, PLC I/O verification, basic drive observations).
• Respond to downtime calls; communicate status, estimated time to repair, and next steps; coordinate downtime windows with production.
• Support RCA/CAPA for recurring issues; recommend improvements to PM plans, spares, tooling, and maintenance methods.
• Document work orders, troubleshooting steps, parts replaced, and equipment condition in the CMMS; provide shift handoffs.
• Mentor TechnicianIII on routine repairs, troubleshooting basics, and standard work.
• Perform minor routine building maintenance tasks across multiple disciplines, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC systems, while keeping work areas clean and safe.

Who we are looking for talent with -

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Technical Training or certificate in related field (i.e. Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical, Automation, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance Or at least Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and correctly interpret work instructions, process sheets, etc
• Verbal communication at a level to provide meaningful feedback to internal and external customers
• Basic Math Skills with the ability to convert metric measurements into standard measurements

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

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $32.88/hr to $37.41/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. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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)

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

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.