Quality Technician II- 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 35,500 - 42,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Technician II for the 2nd shift in New Hope, MN. This role involves supporting quality control to ensure compliance with quality standards through inspections and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

This position offers an hourly pay starting at $25.77 and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong visual acuity for inspection and reading gages.
• Ability to perform light to medium work, including lifting to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to read part drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control processes to meet quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze production processes through inspections.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector or Technician

Job description

Position Title

Quality Technician II – 2nd Shift, New Hope, MN

Company Overview

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician II will be responsible for supporting the quality control processes to ensure that processes, products, and services meet the required quality standards. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who has strong analytical skills and can identify defects and deviations in processes, products, and services.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to determine requirements.
• Monitors, measures, analyzes, evaluates, and documents the conformity of processes, products, and services through inspections, such as receiving, first article, in-process, pre-shipment, or rework inspections.
• Collaborates closely with Production and Engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Controls and processes nonconforming outputs in a timely manner.
• Supports root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintains monitoring and measuring resources by completing preventive maintenance, safeguarding equipment from damage, troubleshooting malfunctions, and obtaining necessary repairs or servicing.
• Plans Quality activities, which may include development or participation in the development of balloon drawings, FMEAs, process flow diagrams, control plans, measurement system analyses (MSA), capability studies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Provides expert support to manufacturing by applying quality control techniques to ensure that processes, products, and services meet the required quality standards.
• Conducts internal audits to ensure compliance with documented information and quality standards.
• Assists in the preparation of quality reports and metrics.
• Performs duties and tasks defined in applicable procedures and work instructions with precision and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

Other Duties

• Take personal responsibility for engaging in safety practices and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while ensuring the production of high-quality processes, products, and services.
• Serve as a qualified and trained backup in the event of another employee’s absence.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and procedures.
• Undertake special projects and additional responsibilities as required.
• Note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent (required).
• Associate degree in a technical field (preferred).
• Quality related skills and knowledge normally acquired through a 2-year technical school program OR 4 years of relevant job experience related to manufacturing and/or quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to read part drawings, work instructions, and other technical documents.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, enabling the provision of meaningful feedback to both internal and external customers.
• Strong mathematical abilities, including proficiency in statistics and trigonometry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office and related Quality software.
• Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• Strong visual acuity, particularly near vision for inspection and reading gages. Depth perception and hand-eye coordination to assemble, set‑up, and use gages effectively.
• Ability to perform light to medium work, including occasional exertion, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling materials and parts from racks, skids, carts, and benches. Lifting to 25 lbs.

Conditions of Employment

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

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• The hourly pay for this position is $25.77 per hour with the ability to earn up to $30.78.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits and Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance, all with competitive premium costs.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of 100% on the first 5% of pay.
• A company‑provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits, including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance, provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs, including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness, available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 company‑paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Drug Tests

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.

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.