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Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Location : MANITOWOC, WI, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 16, 2025

Job ID : 60243

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Perform all duties necessary to the efficient operation of all equipment in the plant. Operate and maintain plant equipment in accordance with standard work and building procedures. Support operations in the design, build, implementation, and maintenance of custom-built equipment and processes under the direction of the Engineering department. Develop innovative and creative approaches for improvement in safety, quality, and productivity in processes and equipment. Occasional travel may be necessary.

+ Must be capable of following and meeting standard work requirements

+ Must be able to use computer programs to assist in recording data, making labels, printing tooling layouts, obtaining prints and specifications, printing ship-sets, etc.

+ Promote positive teamwork

+ Be able to continue to pursue future designs that will help Parker HPD move forward in leading edge technology

+ Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers

+ Specify and order any materials required to create any approved project and document the final designs. This documentation must include items such as: blueprints, bill of materials, preventative maintenance standard work, etc. as required for continued support of the equipment

+ Perform all root cause analysis, institute CANDO check actions for equipment exhibiting recurrent failures, excessive cost, or quality issues

+ Develop a spare parts stock strategy to organize and correctly account for that inventory and usage

+ Develop safety practices that improve working conditions on equipment as needed and beyond OEM standards to ensure a safe Parker work environment in HPD plant

+ Must schedule or arrange equipment repairs and ensure proper requisition, charges, and accounting of repair parts to current departments

+ Other duties may be assigned at a later time

+ Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

+ Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

+ High School diploma or GED

+ Certified electrician preferred

+ Minimum of 2 years of trade school education

+ Desired 4 years of trade school education or certificate

+ Basic computer skills

+ Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks

+ Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail

+ Must be capable of writing detailed reports, training instructions, and Standard Work instructions

+ Have working knowledge of the maintenance and functionality of various types of manufacturing equipment

+ Have working knowledge and understanding of plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical equipment (systems up to 480 volts), carpentry, sheet metal fabrication, and design

+ Strong programming knowledge in PLC’s, HMI’s, and Robotics

+ Strong working knowledge of Machine Sensors

+ Qualified welder or a strong understanding of mechanics

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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.