Technical Specialist II

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a skilled technician to support production areas with expertise in fixturing, load entry, preventative maintenance and process documentation. You will read drawings, use calipers and micrometers, and ensure accurate handling of parts and processes on the shop floor.

You will perform basic repairs, assist in troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvements within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Proficient in using measurement devices such as calipers, VMM, and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Fixturing: rack and fixture all products and part families.
• Load: manage Heat-Treat load entry and scan work orders efficiently.
• Preventative Maintenance and Repairs: perform maintenance and basic repairs.
• Documentation and Technical Support: maintain Heat-Treat docs and support team.
• Quality Assurance: identify good/defective parts and perform rework as needed.
• Process Improvements: identify and implement non-safety-related improvements.
• Additional Duties: perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Basic computer literacy

Process docs literacy

Measuring tools (calipers / microm)

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Either supports production areas with technical expertise or produces production parts on more technically complex processes per the responsibilities below. Exact job tasks may vary by area assigned.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

This role does not have direct reports.

Responsibilities

Fixturing

• Knowledge of standard racking procedures for all part families.

• Ability to rack and fixture all products and part families.

Load

• Knowledge of Heat-Treat load entry processes.

• Ability to efficiently and accurately scan work orders into the load entry system.

• Able to Load/Unload furnaces independently.

Preventative Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform all required preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Conduct basic repairs on equipment as appropriate.

Documentation and Technical Support

• Assist in creating and maintaining all Heat-Treat documentation.

• Provide technical support to team members operating Heat-Treat processes.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of Heat-Treat furnaces, either independently or in collaboration with Engineers and Leadership.

Quality Assurance

• Identify good and defective parts.

• Independently perform any required rework.

• Develop process improvements aimed at reducing rework.

Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement.

• Implement non-safety-related process improvements as necessary.

• Actively participate in high-performance teams.

Additional Duties

• Perform other activities or tasks as assigned by the leadership team relevant to the assigned area(s).

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to perform job responsibilities.

• Basic computer literacy.

• Ability to understand and follow process sheets, drawings, work orders, standard work, work instructions, and other relevant documents.

• Proficient in using measurement devices such as calipers, VMM, and micrometers.

• Capable of troubleshooting in multiple areas.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

• Spend most of the day walking or standing.

• Ability to evaluate parts and processes with both near and far vision.

• Collaborate with team members, maintenance, leadership, and manufacturing engineering to support processes.

• Work with equipment in the area using appropriate tools.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $23.75/hr to $35.5/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

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affverse 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.