Machinist - 2nd Shift

Our Quick Coupling Division in Chetek, WI is seeking Automatics Operators to operate, monitor, adjust, and perform basic troubleshooting on multi-spindle automatic screw machines. This role ensures consistent quality, high productivity, and safe operation while supporting continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Our Quick Coupling Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of quick couplings, which provide fast, make-or-break connections for fluid or gas transfer lines. Our products serve critical industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Use safety best practices including wearing appropriate PPE, practicing Behavior Based Safety, and performing LOTO.
• Set-up, operate, and adjust multi-spindle automatics, ISAMs, NoCAMS, and/or Hydromats.
• Plan operational sequences; select spindle speeds, collets, tooling, tool arrangement and clearances, feed rates, cams, and settings for new and standardized work.
• Suggest improvements for standard or special tooling to suit materials or unusual cutting conditions.
• Install collets, set and secure tooling holders, set tooling stops, cams, indexing mechanisms, operating travel, and tool feed rates.
• Set bar stock feed mechanism and stops to perform operations such as face, form, turn, drill, ream, bore, tap, thread, and cut off stock.
• Set tooling offsets and adjust computer readings.
• Operate machines to produce pilot pieces for first-piece verification and make adjustments to correct variances.
• Check parts for dimensional and finish conformance to specifications; correct deviations and notify lead of significant issues.
• Remove and reset tooling or adjust machines as required; ensure parts are produced with minimal burrs and manually clean/deburr parts.
• Handle specialty parts with care.
• Remove machined parts, bar ends, and turnings from machines; separate recyclable turnings.
• Maintain statistical process control charting.
• Perform work from drawings, engineering specifications, layouts, and other operating instructions; recommend improvements.
• Use standard, variable, and attribute gauging to check work.
• Maintain tooling inventory and organization in mini-cribs.
• Use ERR’s to notify engineering and management of items requiring review.
• Maintain proper oil and coolant levels; perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM).
• Participate in High Performance Team (HPT) and Continuous Improvement processes.
• Participate on Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) teams as required.
• Operate CNC lathes, including multiple spindle CNC lathes, if assigned by Lead or Supervisor.
• Ensure quality parts throughout the production run.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of machining experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret complicated drawings, use shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with tool grinding, sharpening, and proper tool selection, including insert grades and coatings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Competent in the use of computers.
• Must have taken and passed Parker QCD Basic Shop Course.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lift and move very light weight material (1-5 lbs).
• Frequently lift and move average weight material (5-50 lbs).
• Occasionally lift and move heavy weight material up to 50+ lbs with assistance.

The essential functions listed are examples of the type of work performed. The company reserves the right to modify work assignments and make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $25.11

Shift rate: $2.00

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Schedule

• Five (5) 8-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM