Friction Materials Technician

Parker Hannifin; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Akron, OH, is seeking a Technician to support engineers in R&D, implementation, and operations. The role covers setup for lathe, mill and CNC machining, and detailed testing of material properties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with machining lab experience or a technical degree, plus several years in frictional materials work. Monday–Friday with possible extra shifts. Innovative, teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant machining/materials lab experience.
• 2-year technical or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of frictional materials engineering processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience machining frictional materials with lathe, mill and CNC.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Set up R&D machining operations on lathe, mill, and CNC.
• Conduct and document engineering tests: thermal conductivity, oxidation, adhesion, density, porosity, strength, hardness.
• Analyze data to support R&D and Engineering teams for sample prep and measurements.
• Preform, jig, handle, process, machining and anti-oxidation coating of brake stacks.
• Propose equipment upgrades and write CERs to purchase equipment.
• Program controllers for CVI and heat treat furnaces; upload G-code for CNC machining equipment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular attendance and potential night/weekend shifts as needed to operate equipment.

Skills

CNC Machining

Frictional Materials

Time Management

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Lathe

Milling

CNC equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Technician supports and assists engineers in a variety of technical tasks related to research and development, implementation, and/or operations. Task range from basic to complex machining and require a practical understanding of relevant materials engineering concepts.

The Technician supports and assists engineers in a variety of technical tasks related to research and development, implementation, and/or operations. Task range from basic to complex machining and require a practical understanding of relevant materials engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Setup R&D machining operations for materials on the lathe, mill, and CNC
• Setup and initiates engineering tests and detailed experimental testing of thermal conductivity, oxidation, adhesion, density, open porosity, strength, hardness and measurement data
• Analyzes data to support the needs of the R&D and Engineering team for sample preparation, thermal conductivity, oxidation, adhesion, density, open porosity, strength, hardness and measurement data
• Aids in preforming, jigging, handling, processing, machining and anti-oxidation coating of R&D and Production brake stacks for processing, validation, and testing
• Suggests new equipment and upgrades need to current lab equipment like preforming equipment, furnaces, testing equipment, office upgrades, etc. and writes Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) to purchase equipment
• Programs controllers for CVI and heat treat furnaces. Uploads G-code for CNC machining equipment. Sets up and operates equipment as necessary
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary to operate equipment.

Qualifications

• A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent in combination with relevant education and work experience in machining and/or material lab work that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• 2-year technical or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of frictional materials engineering processes
• Ability to effectively manage time around multiple projects
• Excellent knowledge and experience machining frictional materials via lathe, mill, and CNC machine
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, work ethics and ability to drive tasks to completion

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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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