Milling Operator 1st Shift

Org Marketing Statement

PARKER CHOMERICS, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager and Value Stream Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the department's productivity and quality goals are met. As a leader in integrity and quality, the Manufacturing Associate III – Milling is part of a cohesive team manufacturing high-quality products by mixing heat treat powders in an oven, weighing up materials, and then mixing and milling materials to assist other departments to make completed, finished product. This diverse and exciting role cross trains in different value streams based on the changing needs of the business. You will interact fluidly with peers, supervisors and cross-functionally work with Quality Control, Logistics, and Process Engineers. At Parker, you will cultivate a strong culture by participating in High Performance Teams and operating in a LEAN environment. In this position, your schedule will be Monday-Thursday from 4:30AM-3:00PM.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Read work orders, batch cards, and blueprints to set up, run, monitor, and maintain ovens to heat powders (copper, aluminum, or glass) and mixers to produce high quality materials.
• Verify needed raw materials, tools, and equipment to use solvents for mixing of various chemicals to achieve product specifications with batch cards.
• Perform multiple mixing machine setups and roll milling operations to prepare, process, and inspect finished sheet or brick material made from mixed materials for optimal quality and output. Perform elevated machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting metrics accurately and on time as outlined.
• Sift, package, and label powders to bring workflow to completion for other departments.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, communicate between departments, and notify leaders and engineers of issues as needed.
• Work cross functionally in designated areas to support business needs such as compounds, milling, and non-chemical value streams as needed.
• Support company LEAN and High-Performance team objectives and initiatives to promote company culture through by assisting with training/ shadowing and filling out team improvement board information and/ or Starpoints.
• Sustain Safety and 5S program, use appropriate PPE for designated area, which can include painting/ clean room environments, hazardous chemical mixing, material handling, and milling operations.  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 4 years of manufacturing experience required. Experience or exposure with weighing, mixing, and working with chemicals in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team to interpret scheduling of daily work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform complex math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions as well as use of computers with Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate effective attention to detail with an understanding of essential English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long durations up to 8 hours, and lift and or move up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working daily around highly hazardous chemicals, and wear appropriate PPE such as gloves, goggles, respirators, and other protective coverings.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

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

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $23.5/hr to $38.5/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

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.