Toolmaker Sr Location : IRVINE, CA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : May 7, 2025 Job ID : 56886 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Job Posting Requirements Toolmaker Sr – Military Flight Controls Division Parker Hannifinis a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit. POSITION SUMMARY: Designs and fabricates complex cutting/form tools, hand tools, dies, fixtures, and test equipment or other items of complicated design with limited or no instructions. Participates in concurrent engineering/manufacturing by providing input to initial product design. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Sets up and operates tool room equipment and multiple machines. Maintains close and exacting tolerances and finish requirements. 2. Selects proper materials and tooling, and proficiently works from own conceptions. Performs all machinery operations requiring complicated and unusual set ups, improvising in the absence of established tooling and documentation. 3. Sets up and operates CNC/conventional tool and cutter grind equipment where applicable. 4. Applies advanced shop mathematics, knowledge of metal characteristics, and manufacturing process planning. 5. Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule. 6. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. 7. Advises and assists with complicated tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques. 8. Trouble shoots and resolves complex machining problems. 9. Actively leads or contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. 10. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. 11. Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members. 12. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Seven or more years tool making or direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance. 2. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. 3. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and verbal instructions. 4. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups. 5. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. Possesses extensive knowledge of detail cutting tool geometry for different cutting tool types and materials. 6. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment. 7. Proficient with oxy‐acetylene brazing and silver soldering, as required. 8. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development. 9. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills, and serves as a resource to other team members. 10. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self‐service systems to access on‐line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e‐mail). 11. Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‐development activities. 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. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: Health and Wellbeing: + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts. + Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums. + On-site facilities: + Onsite cafeteria with a wide array of food options + EV Charging Stations + Espresso and Coffee machines + Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support. Financial Security and Growth: + Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. + Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account (RIA) match per year (3-year vesting period). + Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. + Complimentary financial planning services available through EY Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: + Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s. + We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). + Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions. + Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth. Career Advancement and Education: + Various career development opportunities including but not limited to mentoring programs, leadership development training, and opportunities for advancement. + Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program ($10,000 per calendar year). Parker Purpose Opportunities: + Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Volunteer time off (VTO) up to 8 hours per year and social committee activities throughout the year. Additional Benefits: + Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.) + Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000) + Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options. 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) and Genetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination) This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status). 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. For CA / WA location Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California and Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $36.06/hr to $53.87/hr