Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs in Springtown, TX

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parflex Division Parflex Division is a part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you are not just working on hoses and tubing, you are helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world.  At our Fort Worth, Texas facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry level role that assists with designing, implementing, and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Supports the manufacture and assembly of new and existing Parker products typically in a single facility. Assists in developing improved manufacturing techniques, testing new systems and methods for efficiency, and planning assembly layouts to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety.

Essential Functions

• Manufacturing Process Flow - Assists in the planning and design of manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Helps determine equipment, and tooling needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.
• Process Improvement - Assists in developing and implementing process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency, material yield, safety, and cost.   
• Engineering Design Support - Provides input to more senior engineers regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance - Helps ensure basic processes and procedures comply with regulations. Learns to apply frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Remediation - Investigates and makes recommendations for corrective action to ensure product quality and resolve quality issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with 0-2 years of experience
• Knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving of basic to moderate scope and complexity
• Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
• Knowledge of data structures and database programming
• Ability to work effectively with CAD/CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems, in addition to standard business application software and/ or specialized data analysis tools
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
 

BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANS 

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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")

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