Plant Equipment Maintenance Technician

Parker Hannifin; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Manhattan, KS, seeks a maintenance mechanic to ensure efficient operation of plant equipment. You will repair, maintain, and install equipment, read blueprints, work with safety protocols, and support production on equipment issues.

Required hands-on maintenance experience, high school diploma or GED, and 2–3 years of trade/vocational training or 3 years of related work. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of trade school, vocational education, or 3 years of work experience or apprenticeship.
• Production work preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment per blueprints and codes.
• Install new plant equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Coordinate with production to resolve equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Adhere to safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain equipment history logs and keep spare parts organized.
• Assist in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report unsafe conditions and participate in pre-employment screening as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Reading and writing

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school / vocational education

3 years work experience or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Manhattan, KS, seeks a maintenance mechanic to ensure efficient operation of plant equipment. You will repair, maintain, and install equipment, read blueprints, work with safety protocols, and support production on equipment issues.

Required hands-on maintenance experience, high school diploma or GED, and 2–3 years of trade/vocational training or 3 years of related work. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.