Experienced Machinist (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin•Kent, WA

About The Position

Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division is hiring an Experienced Machinist to operate one or more CNC or manual machines. The role involves producing parts, completing simple setups and checking finished parts, with the ability to perform more complex setups with limited assistance. Work may include production operations or job shop machining projects and is performed under direct oversight in accordance with established standards and safety procedures. The position has day-shift and weekend-shift openings. Employees use manufacturing documents and precision instruments to ensure parts meet requirements, identify faulty processes and provide input toward resolution, and record required information in manufacturing planning and the paperless timecard system. With supervisor approval, employees may demonstrate basic operations to others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Ability to read and understand manufacturing planning, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as needed for the job.
Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and symbols, and ability to locate relevant information and ask for help when necessary.
Understanding of proper setup and use of tooling associated with machines.
Familiarity with machine tools and precision instruments, and good manual dexterity.
Ability to perform shop mathematics associated with machining.
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8 hours per day and occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform well-defined setups and non-complex operations using CNC or manual machines.
Complete machining projects with some diversity in support of production operations or job shop machining.
Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
Interpret and follow written and verbal instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings, and other documents.
Use precision instruments to check part tolerances and quality.
Perform work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
Enter accurate documentation, including quantities, in manufacturing planning and the paperless timecard system.
With supervisor approval, demonstrate basic operations to others.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $27.90 to $42.30 per hour.
Participation in an annual incentive program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions of 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.