Entry-Level Maintenance Assistant

Org Marketing Statement

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications.

You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.

Parflex is part of Parker’s North American Hose Products Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Competitive wages: Our entry level Maintenance Assistant starts at $19.46 an hour. In addition to wages, our team members also receive quarterly bonuses, set by company growth and quality goals. This is 2.5%-10% of annual earnings! We also have an annual perfect attendance bonus of $1,250!

Exceptional Benefits: All team members are eligible for benefits starting day 1! You can receive 120 hours of Paid Time Off your first full year with Parker! We also have 13 paid holidays and volunteer time off opportunities. We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to fit your lifestyle. 401(k) starts right away, matching the first 5% of your contribution.

In addition, Parker offers multiple voluntary benefit plans, such as supplemental insurance plans, legal protection, renters/home/auto insurance, pet wellness, and identity theft protection. We also offer discounts and incentives through the many partners of Parker Hannifin.

Schedule and

Location:

We are located at 1717 Dufek Drive in Manitowoc, WI. First shift hours are Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm, with a flexible overtime schedule when voluntary or required. Our facility is environmentally controlled 365 days a year. That means team members are comfortable year-round, working in air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter!

This Maintenance job is an entry level position responsible for performing preventative maintenance duties and simple repairs for equipment, tooling, and machines, following all Parker Hannifin Standard Operating Procedures and Safety regulations and practices. This person contributes to and participates in a strong team environment.

Job Description/Principal Accountabilities

• Assists with or performs routine preventative maintenance according to established schedules.
• Performs or assists with simple machine, tooling and equipment repairs as assigned.
• Learns and continues to increase proficiency with repair and proper working order of all machines, tools, and equipment. This also includes becoming familiar with optimal machine or equipment operation.
• Develops proficiency in reading machine drawings, blueprints, schematics, etc. and stays current with updates.
• Assists Maintenance Technician(s) with more complex machine and equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Develops working knowledge of interface between mechanical and electrical controls.
• Becomes familiar with operation of HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, compressed air, and gas systems throughout the plant.
• Performs logging and documentation of work activities as needed.
• Participates in area and process team projects and activities.
• Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

• HS diploma or GED required
• Experience in machine maintenance preferred
• Completed technical school coursework preferred but not required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate line machinery, hand equipment and tools, hand jacks and forklifts
• Proficiency in basic math skills
• Measurement skills, including use of precision…