Position Summary

Location: Parker Meggitt Aerospace Group (Fire, Safety, and Power Division) in Simi Valley, CA

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 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.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace spanets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy spanets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

CNC Programmer, Sr.

Position Summary:

The 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. 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.

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

Qualifications: 

• 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

Education & Experience:

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

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

Years Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience

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. 

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

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range:  $37.3/hr to $62.2/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & 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 Company-Paid Holidays. 

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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission