Valve​/Hone Finisher

Valve Hone / Finisher

Performs flat lapping and deburring of metering edges, sets up and operates internal hones and lapping equipment to produce high‑quality precision parts, and operates equipment to produce precision holes.

• Work with minimum supervision.
• Select correct types of mandrels, hones stones, lap arbors, laps and lapping compounds, and maintain/recondition lapping equipment to meet required tolerances for roundness, straightness, size, and finish.
• Work from blueprints, process sheets, sketches, models, specifications, test sheets, and verbal/written instructions.
• Set up monochromatic light and quartz flats to check flatness within one light band.
• Set up and operate gaging equipment (gage blocks, electronic comparators, plug gages, toolmaker's microscope, air columns, spindle, set rights, dial bore indicators) to inspect parts within required tolerances and ensure parts meet finish, size, and clearance requirements.
• Set up, calibrate, and run Zeiss Rondcom CMM, read CMM results, and apply to manufacturing match‑fit parts.
• Set up, run, and fine‑tune adjustments to stroker hone CNC machine.
• Set up and safely run collaborative robot.
• Set up and make necessary adjustments to machines/equipment as needed.
• Handle parts with extreme care to protect established dimensions and finishes in accordance with procedures.
• Remove burrs and apply proper radii using burr lathes and hand tools.
• Instruct other employees when necessary.
• Maintain clean and orderly machines, gaging, and work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with the classification/department.
• Capable and willing to perform all certified operator inspection requirements.

• Good knowledge of shop mathematics, including decimals.

• Health and Wellbeing: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSAs, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental benefits.
• Financial Security: competitive salary with annual bonus, 401(k) employer match up to 5%, additional 3% RIA contribution, total 8% match.
• Time Away & Work‑Life Balance: 80 hours PTO, up to 15 paid holidays, 4 weeks parental leave at 100% pay, and additional time off for various events.
• Career Advancement: tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year, educational reimbursement program.
• Social Responsibility: DEI groups, community engagement, donation matching, volunteer hours.
• Additional Benefits: employee discounts, referral program award, flexible attire policy, onsite fitness center, cafeteria, vending machines.

Drug‑Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing per Parker policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions based on job‑related reasons. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for certain positions. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)