Production Assembler ; ECS - Defense Systems Division

Position Overview

Production Assembler 2 (Environment Control Systems) – Non‑exempt, M25 grade, Manufacturing Department, located in Irvine, California. This role involves medium mechanical assembly work on a production basis, with variable job types, working under general supervision and responsible for ensuring quality production output.

Good understanding of products and processes. Able to troubleshoot assembly issues with support from supervision and to work on a variety of tasks.

• Assemble components using basic hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and drivers.
• During assembly process, use a multimeter, isolation testers, and electrical fixtures for electrical component acceptance.
• Apply mechanical skills during assembly, utilizing blueprints and technical instructions.
• Understand different types of fluids (hydraulic, coolant/refrigerant, diesel).
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshoot mechanical failures with supervision.
• Disassemble and rework parts to print per instructions as needed.
• Prepare to work on a wide variety of tasks depending on customer demands.
• Maintain an organized, FOD‑free clean environment.
• Wear safety glasses and safety shoes during working hours.
• Perform facility maintenance as requested.

Candidates must be ‘U.S. Persons’ (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident).

• High school diploma or GED with 2 to 6 years of related experience and/or training.
• Basic computer skills: spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use hand tools and be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally to move/lift objects.
• Work environment noise level is usually moderate.
• Work area typically not air‑conditioned.
• Must be flexible and able to handle changing conditions; shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling, and turning operations.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be supplemented by additional duties as assigned.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, this position requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay Range: $18.90 to $31.50 per hour. Participation in an Annual Incentive Program.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• 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.
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership, and financial planning assistance—costs fully covered.
• Supplemental benefit programs such as identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. Employment decisions are based on 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. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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