Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in New Hope, MN seeks a Maintenance Technician II to provide proficient maintenance on CNC Machine Centers, perform PM/PdM, troubleshoot mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues, and support improvement efforts.

You will document work, mentor staff, and ensure safe uptime while adhering to procedures. A high school degree or technical training, basic math, and good communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Technical training or cert in related field desired.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Clear verbal communication with internal/external customers.
• Basic math skills for unit/measurement conversions.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety rules and procedures.
• Execute scheduled PM/PdM tasks and identify abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic performance problems and implement actions.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks and verify operation.
• Support electrical troubleshooting within qualification limits.
• Respond to downtime calls and coordinate with production.
• Contribute to RCA/CAPA and improve PM plans.
• Document work orders, parts replaced, and equipment condition.
• Mentor Technician III and assist with routine repairs and building maintenance.

Skills

High School Degree

Technical Training

Reading Instructions

Verbal Communication

Basic Math

Education

Technical Training or certificate in related field

Job description

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? 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 Technician III 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.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• 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. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affluentative 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”)

When you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.