Hydraulics / Machine Repair - Skilled Trades Location : KALAMAZOO, MI, United States Job Type : Regular Posted : Jul 2, 2025 Job ID : 58113 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with 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. Maintenance Hydraulics / Machine Repair - Skilled Trades Primary Essential Function Make mechanical and/or hydraulic repairs to all machinery, equipment, hydraulic test stands, hydraulic pump systems, and lubricates machinery and equipment. Responsibilities + Works with minimum supervision. + Interprets and works from blueprints, hydraulic schematics, sketches, and manuals as well as oral or written instructions. + Operates all machine tools. + Does bending and fitting of hydraulic tubing, install fittings, valves, gages, filters, heat exchangers, pumps, as well as other items related to mechanical or hydraulic repair of test or production equipment. + Determine methods of as well as completing repairs to valves, pumps, regulators, filters, tubing leaks, ball screws, and nut assemblies, fitting of moving assemblies in all test and production equipment. + Must be able to fabricate and rework parts to exacting dimensions when necessary. + Changes gear case and hydraulic system oils and filters. + Grease, oil machinery and equipment. Maintain a documentation in maintenance database to ensure frequency of PM’s are up to date. + Must be able to read and use precision measuring instruments. + Must be capable of troubleshooting machinery lubrication problems and lubricate machinery when required. + Must have the capability work on and troubleshoot low- and high-pressure test systems. + Must be capable of troubleshooting and repairing mechanical failures to machinery and equipment. + Must troubleshoot and repair various types of hydraulic systems. Must troubleshoot and repair low voltage electrical problems (up to 120V applications). + Participates in “continuous improvement” activities/efforts with the classification/department/ facility. Qualifications + Must have UAW Machine Repairer Journeyman Card or a Department of Labor (DOL) Machine Repair Journeyman card or must have 8 years of verifiable industrial work experience (meeting eligibility requirements for a UAW card) in repair and maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic machinery, equipment & pumps + Must be able to pass required skilled/aptitude test. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind.Our competitive package includes: Health and Wellbeing: + Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts. + Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums. + Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support. + Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage. + Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits. + Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. + Company provided Life Insurance + Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection. Financial Security and Growth: + Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. + 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match. Time Away & Work-life Balance: + Generous Paid Time Off: 80 hours. + Up to 15 paid holidays per calendar year. + Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions. + Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth. Career Advancement and Education: + Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year. + Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility): + Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation week, veteran appreciation, and more! + The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hour s. Additional Benefits: + Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.). + Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000). + Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options. + A free, on-site, 24 hour Fitness Center available to all active Team Members. + Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We also have vending machines available during scheduled breaks and lunch periods. 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 is required for most positions. 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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_gina\_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015). This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements .