Machinist Tech Fluid Systems Division

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Machinist Tech - Fluid Systems Division

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 6, 2025
Job ID : 54009


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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies.

For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.



Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.



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.

We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification.

If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.



POSITION SUMMARY:

Sets up and operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on the most complex and difficult jobs.

Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information.

Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment.




RESPONSIBILITIES



+ Runs multiple machines efficiently, which may require simultaneous operations.

Adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require a broad knowledge of production machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience.



+ Sets ups, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and/or special purpose machines to perform the most diversified and difficult production operations on work having close and exact tolerances, several dimensional relationships, unusual contours, dimensional and finish requirements.



+ Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.



+ Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems.



+ Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.

May advise and assist with tooling design.



+ Makes complex setups, which may include multiple work piece stations, utilizing custom and standard holding devices.



+ Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required.



+ Trouble shoots and resolves machining problems.



+ Responsible for machining and checking parts to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency.



+ Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications by visual examination, and utilizes precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface plate techniques.

May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule.



+ Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.



+ Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.



+ Uses advanced shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements.



+ Actively contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.

Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.



+ Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand.



+ Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.



+ Trains and mentors less experienced team members.



+ Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.



+ Actively contributes to or leads lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.



+ Capable of providing guidance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand.



+ Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.



+ Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members.



+ Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.





QUALIFICATIONS

+ Five or more years direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment.

Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance.



+ Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.



+ May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (i.e. certified operator).



+ Read, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and/or verbal instructions.



+ Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine setups.



+ Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.



+ Displays ability to implement lean initiatives.



+ Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.



+ Possesses effective mentoring and training skills and serves as a resource to other team members.



+ Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.

Able to use employee self‐service systems to access on‐line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e‐mail).



+ Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‐development activities.





TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.

The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

(The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification.

The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job.

The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.




Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind.

Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation
+ Pay Range: $30.47/hourly - $39.47/hourly
+ 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 Care.com 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.





*** Drug-Free Workplace
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.




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




*** 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.





*** (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)



*** If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to  Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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