Machinist - 2nd shift - Military Flight Controls Division

Machinist A – 2nd Shift – Military Flight Controls Division

Join us at Parker Hannifin: The Parker Hannifin Corporation is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. Over a century, we have enabled engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace is an operating segment that develops technologies and innovative solutions for reliable, efficient, and sustainable flight. Our Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) supports aircraft worldwide with primary and secondary flight control systems. MFCD’s Jet Pipe® electrohydraulic servo valve technology is used globally. Headquartered in Irvine, California, MFCD is a leader in fly‑by‑wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products.

As a member of our team, you will be instrumental in fulfilling our mission: “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Your contributions will help develop innovative technologies and support Parker’s goal of tackling the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

Operates two or more production machines using blueprints, sketches, and route sheets. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with general guidance in a team environment.

• Sets up and runs production machines; performs machine operations—including cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming—based on pre‑planned materials and tooling.
• Reworks parts as needed, making necessary machine adjustments and reporting improper functioning or cutting action.
• Performs operations such as tapping, spot‑facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances.
• Aligns and fastens parts using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to meet quality specifications.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, or other irregularities; performs burring operations on general production parts.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, gauges, and comparators; visually inspects for burrs and damaged surfaces.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability per division requirements.
• Accurately performs all statistical process control (SPC) duties specific to the division.
• Participates in lean initiatives, identifying and suggesting improvements and applying lean concepts and tools.
• Observes all company policies, safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities as requested.

• Two years related machining experience.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Experience applying lean initiatives.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job‑specific software applications; ability to use employee self‑service systems and specialized automated systems.
• Demonstrates team‑member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‑development activities.

Requires walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods; manual dexterity and hand use to operate machinery; close vision; regular attendance; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premiums.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short‑term & long‑term disability, adoption assistance,  membership, and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefits: identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and 13 company‑paid holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and are not based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status may be required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.