Aerospace Precision Machinist

Position Summary Parker Lord leverages nearly 100 years of experience in manufacturing and developing adhesives, coatings, thermal management materials, motion management devices and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve performance.

Manufacturing professionals deliver the quality components and systems upon which Parker has built its legacy. Engineers design our products. Marketing and salespeople drive demand. Accountants balance the budget. But manufacturing professionals make up the core of our operations, crafting the diverse range of premium products that have established Parker as the global leader in motion and control technologies.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance as well as 401k.

Join our team today! Parker Lord has immediate openings for Aerospace Precision Machinists at the Robison Road facility in Erie, PA within the Post Bond Machining department. The Aerospace Precision Machinist is responsible for performing machining operations to achieve quality products with high level workmanship. Machinists perform operations that include setup and run for low volume production.

This position falls within the scope of the FAA Drug and Alcohol program which includes a random testing program and successful completion of an FAA pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates must be able to work off shift (2nd or 3rd) for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• Machining high value aerospace products to support the main value streams at the Parker LORD Erie facility.
• Work to very close tolerances and ultra-fine finishes on rubber to metal bonded products, forgings and castings.
• Inspection of finish machined parts (sheet metal products, raw materials, forgings, assemblies, etc.) using a wide variety of precision measuring instruments to determine conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Daily interaction with other machinists to share best practices and support smooth shift changeover.
• Complete all manufacturing paperwork and computer transactions accurately and timely.
• Cross-training on various machines to facilitate continued machinist growth and support production needs.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Participation in activities designed to improve safety, quality, customer satisfaction and productivity.
• Proactive involvement in LEAN manufacturing and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications REQUIRED

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 4 years’ experience setting up and operating a variety of CNC mills, lathes, manual machines
• Fluent in English both written and verbal

Preferred

• 4-year Apprenticeship
• Trade school experience in a machining discipline
• Programming Knowledge
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Experience

Conditions of Employment This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 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”)

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

Drug Tests 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.