Assembly & Test Operator - 1st Shift

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

With direct guidance in a team environment, responsible for routine assembling/testing, lock wiring and final product detailing functions. Perform basic assembly and test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures and inspection measurement equipment in a production environment.

• Hand deburr pieces.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated according to the calibration schedule.
• Produce and inspect assemblies to meet full specification compliance.
• Rework malfunctions revealed by test data.
• Record test results on data forms.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications and quality directives.
• Observe all safety rules and maintain a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.
• May be required to run an automatic weld machine.
• Execute any other related responsibilities.

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of assembly/test or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Manual dexterity.
• Basic mathematical calculation ability.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics.
• Effective English verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team player, able to work effectively with others.

Typical physical demands include:

• Use of calibrated tools, hand tools, and inspection tools.
• Operation of welding, machining, inspection, air‑and‑turbine (A&T), and nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment, as well as general office equipment and computers.
• Lifting ranges from less than 5 lb to over 50 lb, including handling of small components to heavy boxes.
• Positions such as standing, lifting, walking, climbing, sitting, pulling, pushing and working in cramped or confined spaces.
• Exposure to fumes, noise, grease, oil, water, dust, shavings, dirt, heat, smoke, vibration and typical office conditions.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including the following benefit programs:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 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.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance,  membership and financial planning assistance at…