Maintenance Mechanic at Parker Aerospace
Kent, WA 98089
About the Job
Parker Aerospace is a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of Parker Meggitt, the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges?
A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer’s challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before.
Parker understands that solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens.
Maintenance Mechanic
Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of production manufacturing equipment.
1st & 2nd Shift Available
Functions and Responsibilities
· Install, repair and maintain production manufacturing equipment.
· Inspect equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties, per manufacturer's specifications.
· Diagnose basic equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments efficiently.
· Follow written instructions, sketches and documents.
· Use hand and power tools as required.
· Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
· Work under direct oversight.
· And any other duties assigned to help drive to our vision, fulfill our commitments, and carry out our organization’s virtues.
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Must have forklift certification and be proficient with moving large equipment.
- Complete a formal training or apprenticeship program in a related field such as mechanical, facilities (carpentry, plumbing and HVAC), electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems or have equivalent experience.
- Requires general knowledge of codes and regulations related to equipment and facilities.
- Knowledge of shop math and precision measuring equipment.
- Vacuum Furnace, CNC, PLC (Program Logic Computer), X-Ray experience preferred.
Working Conditions
Use of protective clothing, goggles and other equipment to prevent injuries. Wearing a respirator may also be required.
Physical Requirements
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.
What Parker offers:
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Health and Wellbeing:
- Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
- Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
- Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
- Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Financial Security and Growth:
- Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
- 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall 8% company match.
Time Away & Work-life Balance:
- *Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours.
- *13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
- Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
- *We believe in the importance of work life integration and support a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) as well as hybrid virtual work arrangements.
Career Advancement and Education:
- Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
- Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
Parker Purpose Opportunities:
- Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
Additional Benefits:
- Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
- Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).
- Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
- Work hard, play hard! We enjoy celebrating our employees for all that they do. You can look forward to various social committee activities throughout the year including an End-of-Year BBQ, Halloween Contest, Holiday Party, etc.
**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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)
**This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.