Machinist A

CNC Machinist A

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.

Position Summary

With general guidance in a team environment, responsible for operating CNC milling equipment and performing basic to moderately complex machining activities in accordance with blueprints, specifications, setup instructions, and standard work. Supports safe and compliant part processing by monitoring machine operation, verifying part quality using standard inspection tools, making minor cutter compensation or offset adjustments as needed, and communicating machining, tooling, or quality concerns through established channels.

Essential Functions

• Interprets blueprints, specifications, work instructions, setup sheets, and process documentation to understand part requirements, inspection expectations, tolerances, and critical features with appropriate guidance.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of CNC milling operations, including safe machine operation, part loading, cycle start, tool changes, and basic machine controls.
• Understands basic cutting tools used in CNC milling, including end mills, drills, taps, reamers, chamfer tools, and inserts, and recognizes tool wear, damage, or improper cutting conditions.
• Verifies parts conform to blueprint, specification, dimensional, geometric, surface finish, and quality requirements using standard inspection tools and documented inspection methods.
• Performs in-process and final inspection checks using appropriate gages, calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, and other inspection equipment as required.
• Makes minor cutter compensation and offset adjustments, with guidance as needed, to maintain dimensional and geometric requirements.
• Monitors machine operation, part condition, surface finish, tool performance, and cutting action to identify issues affecting quality or process stability.
• Recognizes out-of-specification conditions, machine alarms, tooling concerns, or process abnormalities and communicates issues promptly through established channels.
• Follows standard work, setup instructions, safety requirements, and documented procedures to ensure consistent and compliant part processing.
• Completes required production documentation, inspection records, and procedural forms accurately and on time.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
• Supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, setup consistency, tooling usage, and process efficiency.
• Performs other related responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years related tooling experience or demonstrated ability to perform described position responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use precision measuring instruments and determine the condition and sizes of all tools and fixtures and good knowledge of shop tools, jigs, fixtures, templates, standard tooling system and computer terminal operations.

Must demonstrate manual dexterity.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to read and follow forms, schematics and specifications.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $22.4/hr to $34.7/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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.

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.

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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.