Aerospace Precision Machinist

Position Summary

At Parker Lord, precision machinists do more than operate equipment - they create high-performance aerospace components where quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are critical.

Backed by nearly 100 years of innovation, Parker Lord develops advanced adhesives, coatings, thermal management materials, motion management devices, and sensing technologies used in some of the world's most demanding applications. Our manufacturing teams are the foundation of that legacy, producing components that help customers reduce risk, improve performance, and keep critical systems moving.

We are seeking experienced Aerospace Precision Machinists to join our Post Bond Machining team at our Robison Road facility in Erie, PA. In this role, you will work on high-value aerospace products, machine to close tolerances and ultra-fine finishes, and be part of a team where skill, pride in workmanship, and quality truly matter.

If you are a machinist who enjoys challenging work, variety, and producing parts that support mission-critical aerospace performance, we want to hear from you.

At Parker, manufacturing professionals are at the center of what we do. Engineers design our products, sales teams support our customers, and business teams keep operations moving - but our machinists bring the product to life.

We offer:

• Competitive total rewards package

• Shift differential for off-shift team members

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• 401(k) benefits

• Opportunities to cross-train on multiple machines

• Exposure to aerospace-grade precision machining

• A safety- and quality-focused team environment

• Career growth within a global leader in motion and control technologies

As an Aerospace Precision Machinist, you will set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision components used in Parker Lord aerospace product lines. This role supports low-volume, high-value production where quality, consistency, and workmanship are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual machines, and related machining equipment

• Machine high-value aerospace products supporting key Parker Lord Erie value streams

• Work to close tolerances and ultra-fine finishes on rubber-to-metal bonded products, forgings, castings, assemblies, and related components

• Inspect finished machined parts using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications, drawings, and quality standards

• Complete manufacturing paperwork and computer transactions accurately and on time

• Collaborate with other machinists to share best practices and support smooth shift changeovers

• Cross-train on various machines to expand skills and support production needs

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, precision, and continuous improvement

• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and improvement activities focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity

Candidates must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift for an extended period of time. Team members working off-shift receive a shift differential.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 4 years of experience setting up and operating a variety of CNC mills, CNC lathes, and manual machines

• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English

• Ability to work off-shift - 2nd or 3rd shift - for an extended period of time

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, precision, and teamwork

• 4-year machining apprenticeship

• Trade school education in machining or a related discipline

• CNC programming knowledge

• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Coordinate Measuring Machine experience

• Experience machining aerospace, defense, high-value, or close-tolerance components

If you are an experienced machinist looking for meaningful, hands-on work with a respected global manufacturer, Parker Lord offers the opportunity to apply your skills to products where precision and quality matter every day.

Bring your experience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to Parker Lord in Erie, PA.

Apply today and help build the components that keep critical aerospace systems moving.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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")

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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.