Position Summary

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN: 

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircrafts lifecycle, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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 professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industrys most brilliant minds, 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. We believe the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are happy to consider you for other roles at Parker that may be a good fit. 

Parker Meggitt is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines, including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more. 

The Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing, ending with delivery to customers. 

Parker Meggitt – Simi Valley, CA, is also a key supplier in selecting energy spanets, including nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

JOB DESIGNATION:

The Prototype CNC Programmer Sr, under limited supervision performs and provides specialized machining capabilities to engineering and manufacturing engineering. Provides technical assistance and leadership to tool shop associates. Adheres to and supports safety policy and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled CNC Programmer, Sr with extensive experience in CNC programming, machining processes, and quality standards. They should possess a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality are essential for success in this role.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with engineers for prototype parts to support in-house R and D development and Qual programs. Support tooling for test rigs/fixtures to support testing.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineers and tool designers to fabricate and support production requirements.
• Provides constructive feedback to customers to improve and simplify designs.
• Prioritize and coordinate jobs within tool shop
• Direct tool shop machinists for set-up and execution for CNC operations.
• Ensure quality of finish and tolerances in machined components.
• Program CNC Lathes and Mills using Mastercam Software
• Set-up and execute complex CNC equipment in accordance with company policy and safety procedures
• Installs, maintains and operates a variety of machining tools including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, etc. 
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles, determines extent of repair necessary and/or feasibility of repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles
• Makes ordinary replacements of new parts and/or complete new assemblies and selects materials, plans and performs machining operations on new or replacement parts
• Works to specifications, from both oral and written instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals with little supervision
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work overtime and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Preferred: Post-secondary degree in related field

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field

Years Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Experience in semi-repetitive specialized machine operations
• Strong experience in Lathe and 3-1/2 axis Milling machining tools
• Computer skills in Mastercam and Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel required     
• Solid understanding of  geometric dimensioning and tolerances required 
• Ability to use hand tools and machinery     
• Able to follow instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals
• Capable of problem-solving: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
• Effective oral and written communication

CONDITI0N OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, and location as well as spanet and business considerations. Pay Range: $33/hr - $44/hr 

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: 

• 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. 
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines. 
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth: 

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. 
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity. 
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: 

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown 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.

Career Advancement and Education: 

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
• Parker Purpose Opportunities: 
• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits: 

• Employee Perkz 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all 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 accordance with U.S. import & and 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.