Machinist Specialist-Tooling-Parker Aerospace Location : FORT WORTH, TX, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Jul 14, 2025 Job ID : 58381 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Org Marketing Statement 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. Job Posting Position Summary: Sets up and operates CNC lathes and mills. Performs programming functions that include generation of lathe programs using I.G.F. functions and editing programs. Performs development/prototype and experimental machine work on various types of machine shop equipment. Works on complex assignments requiring original design and preparation of necessary jigs, fixtures, and temporary tooling. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment and provides training to new/less experienced employees. Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions: + Runs multiple machines and adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require expert knowledge of machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience. + Performs complex machining operations and trouble shoots/resolves complex problems. Able to adapt equipment to meet special machining requirements. Able to set up and operate manual and/or CNC machines on a daily basis. + Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions. + Independently analyzes, determines, and recommends changes prior to manufacturing. Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems. + Develops and defines processes in the absence of formal documentation to produce a final product with little or no direction. + Advises and assists with tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques. + Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule. + Accurately and regularly performs all statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements. + Uses advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements. + Mentors less experienced team members. Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions: + Actively contributes to lean/continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work areas. + Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements + Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training): + Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and seven or more years related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance in a team environment. + Can program, run, and set up both mills and lathes + Can setup and run all CNC support equipment. + Able to perform EDGE CAM programming functions. + Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. + Displays ability to lead and/or implement lean/continuous improvement initiatives. + Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development. + Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. 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: 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. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + 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. + Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. ***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 .