Machine Welder

Full Time
Kent, WA 98032
Posted
Job description

Org Marketing Statement


Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world's greatest engineering challenges?

A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer's challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before.

Parker understands that solving the world's greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package which includes:


  • Health benefits start on day one
  • EAP Services
  • 5% 401K Match
  • Robust PTO & Paid holidays
  • Educational reimbursement program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Competitive annual incentive plan
  • Referral bonus program
  • And more!

Position Summary

Machine Welder

Applies basic machine welding processes to join sheet metal aircraft components as specified by written instructions, weld schedules and sketches. Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform basic machine welding tasks while applying standard practices.
  • Setup and regulate machine parameters such as gas, current, amperage, voltage, forge pressure and torch related items to produce correct bead size, penetration, nugget and other physical characteristics.
  • Check for required dimensions using pi tapes, calipers, micrometers, height gages or other inspection devices.
  • Detect faulty processes and provide some input for their resolution.
  • Follow written instructions, sketches and weld schedules.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
  • Work under direct oversight.

Skills, Education and Required Experience

  • Able to read and understand manufacturing planning, weld symbols, and sketches. Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.
  • Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.
  • Requires familiarity with machine tools and good manual dexterity.

Working Conditions

Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, and gloves as required.

Physical Requirements

The machine operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

Closing Statement

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package which includes health benefits coverage on day 1 of employment! We offer 2 Medical plan networks, each with 4 plan designs - you'll be sure to find the healthcare plan that fits your life. With each medical plan network, there are plans that include a Health Savings Account and a Health Reimbursement Account. You can choose from 3 dental plan options and vision coverage as well. This position receives a 5% Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance. Our 401K offers up to 5% Employer match with an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) Contribution of 3%. We offer Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits (Critical Illness, Accidental Injury & Hospital Indemnity). Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. Our company provided Life Insurance (1x annual salary), Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance are available to employees. To help promote a healthy work/life balance, this position receives 80 hours of Paid Vacation plus Paid Sick time, which accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. We have up to 14 Paid Holidays, including paid time off every year between Christmas and New Year. We offer 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of your pay when you have a new addition to your family. Ongoing education is supported through our Educational Reimbursement program. Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance programs, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty time, bereavement time and volunteer time, as well as paid days off for citizenship testing, as well as marriage and birth. Free membership to Care.com, and optional legal coverage were additions to our benefits package this year. Our 2nd shift receives a shift differential of $0.75 per hour. Our weekend shifts receives $3.00 shift differential pay while working 36 hours per week. Certain positions may be offered relocation assistance and/or stock options.

This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. Completion of a U.S. Export Compliance Notice is required. Prospective employees must identify their status as a U.S. or Foreign Person, as well as their country of citizenship and residence.

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)

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