Parts Finisher - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin; Town of Chetek (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

401(k) Matching & Retirement Income

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Parts Finisher to perform plating and finishing operations that support product quality and production throughput. The role operates finishing equipment, inspects parts, and follows safety and work instructions to maintain a smooth production flow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to read part numbers, work independently or in a team, and handle chemicals safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understand part numbers and read them.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with good judgment.
• Understand and handle chemicals.
• Basic shop knowledge; may need to attend next class.

Responsibilities

• Learn, set up, and operate rack plater equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect parts for plating quality and verify conformance to specifications and standards.
• Operate thermal deburr equipment to support finishing and part quality requirements.
• Operate roto finisher equipment as assigned.
• Perform parts wash processes in accordance with work instructions and process requirements.
• Operate parts stripping line equipment safely and effectively.
• Operate heat treat furnace and related testing equipment as required.
• Read and identify part numbers accurately to ensure proper processing and routing.
• Follow standard work instructions, operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Handle materials and components carefully to avoid damage, contamination, or processing errors.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks while also collaborating effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization, including proper chemical handling practices.
• Support production schedules by completing assigned duties efficiently and consistently.

Skills

Part numbers reading

Independent work

Detail oriented

Chemical handling

Shop basics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for new Parts Finisher to help keep the world moving. A Parts Finisher is responsible for performing plating and parts finishing operations that support product quality, production throughput, and workplace safety. This position operates multiple finishing and processing equipment, inspects parts for conformance, follows established work instructions and safety requirements, and helps maintain efficient production flow in a manufacturing environment.

What Is a Quick Coupling?

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $21.5B in revenue in 2026. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world.

A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Learn, set up, and operate rack plater equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect parts for plating quality and verify conformance to specifications and standards.
• Operate thermal deburr equipment to support finishing and part quality requirements.
• Operate roto finisher equipment as assigned.
• Perform parts wash processes in accordance with work instructions and process requirements.
• Operate parts stripping line equipment safely and effectively.
• Operate heat treat furnace and related testing equipment as required.
• Read and identify part numbers accurately to ensure proper processing and routing.
• Follow standard work instructions, operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Handle materials and components carefully to avoid damage, contamination, or processing errors.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks while also collaborating effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization, including proper chemical handling practices.
• Support production schedules by completing assigned duties efficiently and consistently.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lifting and moving light weight material (1-25 lbs.)
• Frequently lifting and moving average weight material (25-35 lbs)
• Occasional lifting and moving average weight material up to 50 lbs.
• Standing required most of the time.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Understand part numbers and be able to read them.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented. Good judgment to comply with instructions and standard procedures, methods or practices.
• Need to understand and be able to work with and around chemicals.
• Need to have basic shop. If have not attended basic shop, will be required to attend next class.

Pay

• Starting Hourly Wage - $21.50

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Work Schedule

• Five (5) 8-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

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”)

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