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Tool & Die Trainee- Apprentice

Parker Hannifin Corporation
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Org Marketing Statement

Marketing statement:

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers' engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry's broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide:

  • On-Highway (Heavy Duty)
  • On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)
  • Construction
  • Agricultural
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining & Power Generation
  • Marine

Join Our Team:

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. Join the Parker team and realize your future in making a positive impact on the world.


Position Summary

Summary:

The Tool & Die Trainee is responsible for learning and developing the technical skills required in the tool and die trade. The Tool & Die Trainee will learn to operate and support a variety of tool room and production equipment. This position supports the fabrication, repair, and replacement of tools, dies, machine components, and prototype parts while gaining hands-on experience with tool room equipment, precision measuring devices.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Is capable of receiving and interpreting verbal instructions, drawings, and blueprints.

  • Uses precision hand tools and measuring equipment. Learns how to set up and operate tool room machines. Includes lathes, milling machines, drill press, band saw, CNC machines, and grinders.

  • Learns to handle and use machinist's hand tools and precision measuring devices.

  • Operates heat-treating furnaces.

  • Fabricates new or replacement parts for dies or machines.

  • Supports other toolmakers as required.

  • Produces prototype parts as required.

  • Learns fabrication and troubleshooting repair techniques

  • Completes paperwork as required including inspection reports, logs, etc.

  • Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and under control.

  • Is responsible for quality and safety of own work and compliance of all company procedures and policies.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required: High school education and enrolled in a registered apprenticeship.

Preferred: High school education and enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program with at least 6 months manufacturing experience.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide own hand tools and toolbox. This position requires the individual to handle and transport machine parts or equipment weighing up to approximately fifty pounds

This position requires enrollment in an apprenticeship program with Central Community College.

Closing Statement

Closing Statement:

Competitive Compensation:

  • Hourly pay range for this role is $26.70 - $32.10
  • Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits 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
    • Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, 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.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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

Drug Tests

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/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

 

Salary : $27 - $32

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