Manufacturing Associate III - Optical 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. As a leader in integrity and quality, the Manufacturing Associate III is part of a cohesive team manufacturing high-quality products. 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. In this position you will work from 6:00AM - 2:30PM EST.

• Verify needed raw materials, tools, and equipment to perform machine operations and/ or assembly work. Use calipers, verniers and other measuring devices to perform and evaluate work.
• Read work orders and blueprints to perform multiple machine setups and skilled operations to prepare, process, and inspect parts for optimal quality and output. Perform elevated machine maintenance and cleaning after completing work.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting metrics accurately and on time as outlined.
• Package more complex products and materials appropriately for other areas to bring workflow to completion.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and communicate between departments and notify leaders and engineers of issues as needed.
• Work cross functionally in designated areas to support business needs such as extrusion, molding (all types), trimming, splicing, and in hazardous chemical mixing, and material handling as needed.
• Support company LEAN and High-Performance team objectives and initiatives to promote company culture by assisting with training 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, and material handling.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Good manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination are required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, BOMs (Bill of Material), Routings, and blueprints preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic math, reading, writing and computer skills such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long durations up to 8 hours, and lift and or move up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working daily with hazardous chemicals.

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

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.5/hr to $33.5/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.