Production Operator

Position Summary

At Parker Lord, production operators play a direct role in manufacturing high-quality components used in demanding aerospace and industrial applications. This is hands-on work where safety, quality, teamwork, and attention to detail matter every day.

With nearly 100 years of innovation behind us, Parker Lord develops advanced adhesives, coatings, thermal management materials, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that help customers reduce risk and improve performance. Our manufacturing teams are the foundation of that legacy.

We are currently seeking candidates for HCL Fabricator, Reman Parts Group, Silicone Group and HCL Production (Shim) Operators and other production roles at our Robison Road facility in Erie, PA. If you are dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment, we want to hear from you.

Manufacturing professionals are at the core of Parker's success. Engineers design our products, sales teams support customer needs, and business teams keep operations moving - but our production teams bring the product to life.

We offer:

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• 401(k) benefits

• Hands-on training and development

• Opportunities to learn multiple production processes

• A team-oriented manufacturing environment

• A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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

In a Production Role, you will perform a variety of manufacturing processes across different areas. These roles support the production of high-quality Parker Lord products and requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, consistency, and teamwork.

Other production opportunities may also be available, and candidates will be considered for all open production roles that match their skills and experience.

All candidates must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift for an extended period of time. A shift differential is paid for off shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform hands-on production and manufacturing duties in assigned work areas

• Support fabrication processes and other production operations as needed

• Follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements

• Maintain focus and consistency while performing repetitive production operations

• Help meet expected production output while maintaining quality and safety standards

• Complete required paperwork and computer transactions accurately and on time

• Enter labor, stockroom control, and quality data as required

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, production support teams, and internal customers

• Work closely with operators and department support staff to support smooth shift changeovers

• Participate in activities that improve safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity

• Support LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts

• Train new operators as needed

• Perform other similar, related, or assigned production duties

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Dependable and willing to learn

• Safety-focused and quality-minded

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions

• Detail-oriented and able to complete documentation accurately

• Comfortable performing repetitive production tasks while staying focused

• Able to communicate clearly with co-workers and support teams

• Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift for an extended period of time (8+ years)

Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but candidates with strong reliability, work ethic, and willingness to learn may also be considered for available production roles.

Most production positions fall within the scope of the FAA Drug and Alcohol Program. Candidates must successfully pass an FAA drug screen upon hire and submit to random testing as required.

If you are looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with a respected global company, Parker Lord offers the opportunity to contribute to products where quality, safety, and performance matter.

Bring your reliability, focus, and commitment to quality to Parker Lord in Erie, PA.

Apply today and help build the products that support critical aerospace and industrial performance.

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")

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

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.