Aerospace Operator (Laser Operator) - Weekend Shift

About the role

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. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Schedule

Weekend shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00am – 5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, program, and monitor manufacturing equipment used to process aerospace components, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, shears, press brakes, expanders, furnaces, and related machinery
• Perform machining, forming, cutting, bending, sizing, heat treat, deburr, cleaning, loading, and other assigned production operations
• Read and interpret manufacturing plans, work instructions, drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related production documents
• Verify work using precision measuring instruments and inspect parts for conformance to specifications, tolerances, drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards
• Monitor equipment, tooling, processes, and furnace parameters to identify wear, defects, equipment issues, or nonconforming conditions
• Troubleshoot minor machine, equipment, or program issues within assigned capability and seek assistance when needed
• Apply shop math, basic manufacturing knowledge, GD&T concepts, tooling setup knowledge, and safe equipment operation practices
• Accurately complete required production records, including planning systems, timecards, furnace logs, press history sheets, and other documentation
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment checks, including furnace maintenance items and leak rate testing where applicable
• Follow all safety, quality, compliance, and production procedures; stop work and seek clarification when requirements are unclear
• Support continuous improvement, teamwork, training, rework, repair, recut operations, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
• Drug-free workplace: subject to drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws
• Must meet U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements

Pay

Pay range: $20/hr to $31.6/hr

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits

• 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
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance provided at no cost
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays