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Parts Finisher - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin
Chetek, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for new Parts Finisher to help keep the world moving. A Parts Finisher is responsible for performing plating and parts finishing operations that support product quality, production throughput, and workplace safety. This position operates multiple finishing and processing equipment, inspects parts for conformance, follows established work instructions and safety requirements, and helps maintain efficient production flow in a manufacturing environment.

What Is a Quick Coupling?

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties:

  • Learn, set up, and operate rack plater equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Inspect parts for plating quality and verify conformance to specifications and standards.
  • Operate thermal deburr equipment to support finishing and part quality requirements.
  • Operate roto finisher equipment as assigned.
  • Perform parts wash processes in accordance with work instructions and process requirements.
  • Operate parts stripping line equipment safely and effectively.
  • Operate heat treat furnace and related testing equipment as required.
  • Read and identify part numbers accurately to ensure proper processing and routing.
  • Follow standard work instructions, operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Handle materials and components carefully to avoid damage, contamination, or processing errors.
  • Work independently to complete assigned tasks while also collaborating effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Maintain work area cleanliness and organization, including proper chemical handling practices.
  • Support production schedules by completing assigned duties efficiently and consistently.

Physical Requirements

  • Continuously lifting and moving light weight material (1-25 lbs.)
  • Frequently lifting and moving average weight material (25-35 lbs)
  • Occasional lifting and moving average weight material up to 50 lbs.
  • Standing required most of the time.

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.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Understand part numbers and be able to read them.
  • Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Detail oriented. Good judgment to comply with instructions and standard procedures, methods or practices.
  • Need to understand and be able to work with and around chemicals.
  • Need to have basic shop. If have not attended basic shop, will be required to attend next class.

Pay

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

  • Starting Hourly Wage - $21.50

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

Work Schedule

  • Five (5) 8-hour shifts
  • Monday through Friday
  • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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.

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