Machinist Sr; Wire EDM - 2nd Shift - Military Flight Controls Division

Position: Machinist Sr (Wire EDM) - 2nd Shift - Military Flight Controls Division
Position Summary

Machinist Sr.

- Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

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.

Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's Jet Pipe electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wire EDM Responsibilities:

Programming & Setup

* Create, modify, and optimize Wire EDM programs (at the machine and/or offline software) based on prints, G1/G2/G3 geometry programs.

* Select appropriate wire type/size, power settings, flushing methods, and cutting strategies (rough/skim passes).

* Set up tooling, fixtures, and work holdings to ensure stability, accuracy, and repeatability.

* Establish and maintain proper machine offsets, datums, and reference points.

* Operate EDM Sinker Machines

Machine Operation

* Operate Wire EDM machines to produce parts meeting tolerance, finish, and feature requirements.

* Monitor cutting conditions and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality and prevent wire breaks.

* Perform unattended runs when applicable and ensure safe, consistent operation.

Inspection & Quality

* Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions to verify part requirements.

* Measure and document dimensions using precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, optical comparator, height gage, etc.).

* Verify and maintain critical tolerances, surface finish, taper requirements, and geometry.

* Assist with first-article inspection and in-process checks; communicate issues proactively.

Process Improvement & Documentation

* Troubleshoot programming, setup, and process issues; recommend corrective actions.

* Improve cycle times and reduce scrap through process optimization and best practices.

* Maintain job documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists, and program revisions.

Other Machining RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming,…