Milling Operator 1st Shift

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager and Value Stream Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the department's productivity and quality goals are met. This role is part of a cohesive team manufacturing high-quality products by mixing heat treat powders in an oven, weighing up materials, and then mixing and milling materials to assist other departments to make completed, finished product.

This diverse and exciting role cross trains in different value streams based on the changing needs of the business. You will interact fluidly with peers, supervisors, and cross‑functionally work with Quality Control, Logistics, and Process Engineers. At Parker you will cultivate a strong culture by participating in High Performance Teams and operating in a LEAN environment. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 4:30AM-3:00PM.

• Read work orders, batch cards, and blueprints to set up, run, monitor, and maintain ovens to heat powders (copper, aluminum, or glass) and mixers to produce high quality materials.
• Verify needed raw materials, tools, and equipment to use solvents for mixing of various chemicals to achieve product specifications with batch cards.
• Perform multiple mixing machine setups and roll milling operations to prepare, process, and inspect finished sheet or brick material made from mixed materials for optimal quality and output. Perform elevated machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting metrics accurately and on time as outlined.
• Sift, package, and label powders to bring workflow to completion for other departments.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, communicate between departments, and notify leaders and engineers of issues as needed.
• Work cross‑functionally in designated areas to support business needs such as compounds, milling, and non‑chemical value streams as needed.
• Support company LEAN and High‑Performance team objectives and initiatives to promote company culture through by assisting with training/shadowing and filling out team improvement board information and/or Star points.
• Sustain Safety and 5S program, use appropriate PPE for designated area, which can include painting/clean room environments, hazardous chemical mixing, material handling, and milling operations.

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience required. Experience or exposure with weighing, mixing, and working with chemicals in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team to interpret scheduling of daily work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform complex math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions as well as use of computers with Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate effective attention to detail with an understanding of essential English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long durations up to 8 hours, and lift and or move up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working daily around highly hazardous chemicals, and wear appropriate PPE such as gloves, goggles, respirators, and other protective coverings.

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

• Pay Range: $23.5/hr to $38.5/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 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.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness…