Entry-Level Maintenance Assistant
Location : MANITOWOC, WI, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Nov 9, 2025
Job ID : 60894
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When you join Parker Hannifin's Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing - you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world's most demanding applications.
You'll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it's helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing.
Parflex is part of Parker's North American Hose Products Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.
Why Work for Parker?
Competitive wages:Our entry level Maintenance Assistant starts at $19.46 an hour. In addition to wages, our team members also receive quarterly bonuses, set by company growth and quality goals. This is 2.5%-10% of annual earnings! We also have an annual perfect attendance bonus of $1,250!
Exceptional Benefits:All team members are eligible for benefits starting day 1! You can receive 120 hours of Paid Time Off your first full year with Parker! We also have 13 paid holidays and volunteer time off opportunities. We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to fit your lifestyle. 401(k) starts right away, matching the first 5% of your contribution. In addition, Parker offers multiple voluntary benefit plans, such as supplemental insurance plans, legal protection, renters/home/auto insurance, pet wellness, and identity theft protection. We also offer discounts and incentives through the many partners of Parker Hannifin.
Schedule and Location: We are located at 1717 Dufek Drive in Manitowoc, WI. First shift hours are Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm, with a flexible overtime schedule when voluntary or required. Our facility is environmentally controlled 365 days a year. That means team members are comfortable year-round, working in air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter!
This Maintenance job is an entry level position responsible for performing preventative maintenance duties and simple repairs for equipment, tooling, and machines, following all Parker Hannifin Standard Operating Procedures and Safety regulations and practices. This person contributes to and participates in a strong team environment.
Job Description/Principal Accountabilities
Assists with or performs routine preventative maintenance according to established schedules.
Performs or assists with simple machine, tooling and equipment repairs as assigned.
Learns and continues to increase proficiency with repair and proper working order of all machines, tools, and equipment. This also includes becoming familiar with optimal machine or equipment operation.
Develops proficiency in reading machine drawings, blueprints, schematics, etc. and stays current with updates.
Assists Maintenance Technician(s) with more complex machine and equipment repairs and rebuilds.
Develops working knowledge of interface between mechanical and electrical controls.
Becomes familiar with operation of HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, compressed air, and gas systems throughout the plant.
Performs logging and documentation of work activities as needed.
Participates in area and process team projects and activities.
Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.
HS diploma or GED required
Experience in machine maintenance preferred
Completed technical school coursework preferred but not required
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to operate line machinery, hand equipment and tools, hand jacks and forklifts
Proficiency in basic math skills
Measurement skills, including use of precision measuring tools
Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process improvement
Effective English communication and listening skills
Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Successful prioritizing and management of work projects
Physical Demands
Our manufacturing positions have several minimum physical requirements to ensure safety and effective job performance, including:
Standing: Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a shift.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ability to wear required PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection (glasses/goggles), hearing protection, safety vests, and gloves.
Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands for tasks such as using safety scissors, bending tubing, taping tube, and connecting hose assemblies.
Sorting: Ability to sort items by size, shape, and color.
Physical Movements: Includes pushing, pulling, kneeling, and squatting as part of daily duties.
Lifting: Ability to lift up to 45 pounds safely.
Sensory Requirements: Must have the ability to perceive color accurately and hear plant paging, alarms, and other important auditory signals.
Work Environment
Manufacturing plant: Exposure to moving parts on a line, as well as moving equipment throughout the plant.
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.
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.
