Tool & Die Machinist; Aerospace

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.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal.

That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Day shift, working Monday through Thursday, 4:00am – 2:30pm

The Tool & Die Machinists responsible for setting up and operating manual and CNC machining equipment to build, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, fixtures, and components used in manufacturing. This role interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to machine parts to close tolerances, performs inspections using precision measuring instruments, and troubleshoots tooling issues to support production quality and efficiency. The position requires strong machining knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

• Perform well defined setups and non-complex operations using CNC on Manual machines.
• Perform projects having some diversity which may be in support of production operations or job shop machining.
• Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
• Interpret and follow written and verbal instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings and documents.
• Use precision instruments to check tolerances and quality of parts.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
• May be asked to demonstrate basic operations to others with supervisor approval.
• Work under direct oversight.

• Reads and understands manufacturing planning, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and symbols. Knows where to find this information at Exotic, and asks for help when necessary.
• Understand proper setup and use of tooling associated with machines.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Required to perform shop mathematics associated with machining.
• May have demonstrated expertise in a particular machine type or work on one single purpose machine which may involve multiple machining processes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Sit, stand and/or walk for 8 hours per day. Occasionally lift items that could be up to 25 pounds.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking…