Maintenance Apprentice

Job Description About Our Team Join Parker's Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation (IGFG) Division!

At Parker IGFG, we deliver industry-leading solutions in compressed air and gas treatment, gas generation, and pollution control across diverse applications. Many of our trusted brands and expertise have been established for over 50 years , reflecting our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality.

Our portfolio includes:

• Compressed Air & Gas Filtration: Finite, Balston, Domnick Hunter
• Compressed Air & Gas Capital Equipment: Domnick Hunter, Airtek
• Analytical Gas Systems: Domnick Hunter, Balston
• Air Pollution Control: UAS, BHA

Driven by our mission to build a safer, more sustainable, and more productive world, we invite passionate professionals to join us and contribute to shaping the future of industrial gas solutions.

The Maintenance Intern supports maintenance activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role provides practical exposure to preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, basic mechanical and electrical tasks, documentation, 5S, and safety practices. The intern will work under the direction of experienced maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to help maintain equipment reliability, improve workplace organization, and support safe, efficient production.

The Maintenance Intern assists with day-to-day maintenance support for production equipment, facility systems, and related manufacturing assets. The role is designed for an individual pursuing technical education or hands-on industrial experience who is interested in learning maintenance fundamentals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The intern will support routine inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, minor repairs, parts organization, equipment documentation, and continuous improvement activities while following established safety procedures and company standards. Flexible Schedule Available.

• Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance activities on production equipment, tools, and facility systems.
• Support basic mechanical tasks, including inspection, adjustment, lubrication, replacement of wear components, and general equipment upkeep.
• Assist with basic electrical support tasks under supervision, such as checking sensors, cables, connections, switches, and control components.
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues by observing machine operation, identifying abnormal conditions, and communicating findings to maintenance personnel.
• Support maintenance work orders by gathering tools, parts, manuals, and documentation needed for assigned tasks.
• Record maintenance activities, inspection results, parts usage, and equipment observations in maintenance logs or computerized maintenance systems, as applicable.
• Assist with 5S activities, including organizing tools, labeling parts, cleaning work areas, and maintaining maintenance shop standards.
• Help identify safety concerns, equipment hazards, leaks, loose guards, damaged components, or housekeeping issues.
• Support minor fabrication, assembly, installation, or repair work as directed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to equipment uptime, maintenance efficiency, safety, and workplace organization.
• Follow all applicable lockout/tagout, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and site safety requirements.
• Perform other maintenance support duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a technical, vocational, community college related to:
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanical technology
  • Electrical technology
  • Manufacturing technology
  • Automation or related field
• Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong interest in hands-on maintenance work in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, email, and maintenance…