Maintenance Tradesperson, 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker is seeking a Maintenance Tradesperson at the Bowling Green, KY facility. You will perform pipefitting, mechanical maintenance, electrical work, and PLC-related tasks, reading drawings and troubleshooting to keep equipment running efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read engineering data. High school diploma required; two-year technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read detailed blueprints and technical data.
• Diagnose trouble and determine best corrective actions.
• Use hand and power tools across several crafts.
• Communicate necessary job information effectively.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Perform basic repairs, adjustments, inspections, and equipment checks.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues under supervision.
• Document completed work, parts used, and issues in CMMS.
• Assist with installation, movement, and setup of equipment and components.
• Identify worn or damaged parts and support replacement or repair efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve uptime and organization.
• Collaborate with operations and production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Piping & plumbing

Welding

Machinery maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Hand tools

Power plant knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technical degree or vocational training

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Position Summary

This position reports to the Facilities/Maintenance Manager of the Bowling Green, KY facility. Maintenance Tradesperson will be required to perform pipefitting, mechanical maintenance and electrical activities including the installation and repair of all piping systems (air, water, steam), valves, pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, plant electrical service and distribution systems, motor control centers, PLC’s, cabling, conduit, wire terminations, etc., throughout the facility. The maintenance tradesperson must be able to read engineering and machine drawings, troubleshoot equipment and process problems, and make necessary repairs to correct the defective operation and/or condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Perform basic repairs, adjustments, inspections, and equipment checks as assigned.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues under supervision.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner and communicate equipment concerns to the Maintenance Lead or other designated personnel.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and maintenance shops in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and environmental standards.
• Document completed work, parts used, and equipment issues in maintenance logs or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist with the installation, movement, and setup of equipment and related components.
• Identify worn or damaged parts and support replacement or repair efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on equipment uptime, reliability, and workplace organization.
• Work collaboratively with operations, production, and other team members to minimize downtime.
• Work from manufacturers' manuals, schematics, and engineering data to ensure equipment functions as designed
• Work on transfer/inject machines, assembly machines including technologies with PLC’s, robotics, and mechanical operations
• Participate in work groups High Performance Teams for continuous improvement
• Respond to safety concerns
• Assist manufacturing engineering in support of process improvements and project development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WORK EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• 3 – 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Have a knowledge of and be able to use tools of several trades to setup, repair and maintain equipment, machines, structures and utilities. Be able to read detailed blueprints. Understand the effect of machine operation. Basic knowledge of power plant equipment.
• Ability to diagnose trouble and determine best avenue of correction. Ability to determine own sequence of work with detailed direction being provided on more complicated assignments.
• Must have the ability to use both hand and power tools of several crafts for performing diversified tasks
• Can understand technical data in plant equipment manuals.
• Must be able to effectively communicate necessary job information.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently or in a team.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative team oriented
• Craft certification
• Plumbing, pipe fitting experience.
• Welding experience (mig, tig, arc, torch).
• Electrical maintenance experience (reduced voltage controls, remote push-button stations, overload protection fuses).

PREFERRED

EDUCATION

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma

PREFERRED

• Two-year technical engineering degree or completion of vocational training program in industrial maintenance, automotive technology, or electronics PLC programming
• Or actively pursuing a two-year technical degree or equivalent.

LANGUAGES

REQUIRED

• English

Conditions of Employment

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

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 Affimative 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")

If 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.