Maintenance Tech - Military Flight Controls Division

Position Summary

Maintenance Tech - Military Flight Controls Division

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.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

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.

Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimum guidance in a team environment, responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks of the most complex scope and nature related to the facility, equipment, production and N/C machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Working from manufacturer's specifications and engineering data, or from data developed in conjunction with manufacturing personnel, setup and prepare N/C machine tools for operation making necessary, calibrations, adjustments and modifications.

• Make test runs to insure machine is in proper working order. Analyze, locate and repair malfunctions in complex solid state analog and digital control systems.

• Maintain standard power-fed machine tools such as mills, lathes, shapers, planners, and jig bores by installing, repairing, troubleshooting and modifying them as required in order to achieve desired functions.

• Devise, design, fabricate and construct specialized machine tools as may be required in the production process working from design data, sketches and verbal instructions.

• Orient machinists, production personnel and others in understanding N/C machine principles and operational characteristics.

• Perform major repairs on all types of machine shop equipment including repairs which require extremely accurate alignment and complex assembly.

• Relocate production machinery and parts, install air and water lines from main line to the machine, align and adjust machines for production operation.

• Assist with the design; construct, install, maintain, repair and overhaul test stands, fixtures and related hydraulic equipment.

• Setup and operate arc and acetylene welding equipment.

• Check and calibrate new or rebuilt equipment after installation.

• Engage in shop surveys to locate, diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions and deficiencies.

• Install and maintain complete electrical wiring, equipment and related devices such as transformer banks, primary and branch circuit feeders, welding generators, relays, switchboards, power panels and equipment in electrically powered mobile units.

• Recommend proper route for conduit lines, time to complete job, and list of materials needed to complete job.

• Use precision test equipment.

• Plan the sequence of operations and methods to be used in complex repair and overhaul operations.

• Coordinate and schedule work orders.

• Determine and coordinate manpower required for timely completion.

• May work with computers and computer software to create and operate programs, reports, and spreadsheets.

• As a specialized hazardous material technician, may:

  • Coordinate purchase, inventory delivery and pickup of hazardous material and maintain current inventory of on- site chemicals.

  • Advise and assist in clean-up of chemical spills.

  • Coordinate packaging, labeling, storing, and scheduling pickup of hazardous waste for offsite disposal.

  • Maintain accurate records of all hazardous waste shipped offsite.

  • Initiate compliance inspections.

  • Provide technical assistance on hazardous material compliance and safe practices.

  • Perform other related responsibilities.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven years related maintenance experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

• May require proficiency with pump and valve overhaul procedures, especially aerospace associated equipment.

• Proficient in working from schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and machine tool testing procedures.

• Possess required tools.

• May require ability to setup and operate hand and power tools.

• May require working knowledge of national, state and local electrical codes.

• May require thorough knowledge of electronic theory as applied to N/C and standard machines, mechanical principles, machine shop mathematics (including trigonometry) and machining properties of metals.

• May require thorough knowledge of general hydraulics technology, i.e. pumps, cylinders, accumulators, filters, & piping; tub bending, piping fabrication for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

• May require knowledge of chemicals and their characteristics.

• May require working knowledge of computer and computer software to operate programs, create reports, and maintain spreadsheets.

• Required to lift up to 50 pounds.

• May require forklift operator certification.

• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work with others and be a participative team player.

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $31.1/hr to $46.7/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 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 Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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")

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