Operations Technologist Location : ERIE, PA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Aug 22, 2025 Job ID : 58908 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Parker Lord leverages nearly 100 years of experience in manufacturing and developing adhesives, coatings, thermal management materials, motion management devices and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve performance. Manufacturing professionals deliver the quality components and systems upon which Parker has built its legacy. Engineers design our products. Marketing and salespeople drive demand. Accountants balance the budget. But manufacturing professionals make up the core of our operations, crafting the diverse range of premium products that have established Parker as the global leader in motion and control technologies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as 401k. Join our team today! Parker Lord has an immediate opening for an Operations Technologist. The candidate will focus on supporting the pre- and post-bond chemical processing lines for both HCL and silicone, as well as performing various shop floor execution tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NADCAP requirements and updating controlling manufacturing documents. The candidate will also operate and troubleshoot the wastewater treatment process for the Erie Facility. This individual will work within the manufacturing engineering team to support current manufacturing processes and methods. They will collaborate with other engineering and support personnel to develop and improve manufacturing processes, enhance efficiencies, and support lean and cost-saving initiatives. + Safely operate in a chemical lab and production environment, ensuring that safety protocols are followed by all personnel. Identify safety improvements through the near-hit card program. + Assist the manufacturing engineer with various activities as required and lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives. + Ensure all processes, records, and activities comply with internal quality standards and NADCAP specifications. + Operate the wastewater treatment system and coordinate waste removal. + Perform various process operations, including titrations of chemical baths and adjustments to maintain optimal tank concentrations. + Maintain accurate records of tests performed. + Maintain lab equipment and coordinate with contracted firms to ensure equipment preventive maintenance (PM) and certifications are current. + Prepare various chemical solutions for testing or production purposes. + Conduct periodic testing, such as salt fog chamber specimens. + Perform other laboratory testing and tasks as required. Mandatory Requirements: + High school graduate with strong aptitude in math. + Proficient in Microsoft Office products. + Good oral and written communication skills. + Ability to work with limited supervision once trained. + Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. + Ability to work safely in a chemical processing environment. Non-Mandatory Requirements: + Prior chemical laboratory or chemical metal processing experience. + Familiarity with chemical titrations and safe laboratory practices. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 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.