Automation Technician
Posted on July 14, 2025 by Parker Hannifin
- Manhattan, United States of America
- $50299.0 - $74564.0
- nan

Location: MANHATTAN, KS, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing and Production
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Job ID: 57998
Job Description
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Perform runs on equipment in support of the Engineering team.
- Repair or replace broken components and test machines for performance.
- Read/interpret schematics and layout drawings of equipment.
- Communicate automation problems with Engineering team and other appropriate functions.
- Recommend improvements to assembly, maintenance, safety, test method of product through automated process.
- Must be capable of following and meeting standard work requirements.
- Must be able to use computer programs to assist in recording data, making labels, printing tooling layouts, obtaining prints and specifications, etc.
- Be able to continue to pursue future designs that will help Parker HPD move forward in leading edge technology.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Specify and order any materials required to create any approved project and document the final designs. This documentation must include items such as: blueprints, bill of materials, preventative maintenance standard work, etc. as required for continued support of the equipment
- Perform all root cause analysis, institute CANDO check actions for equipment exhibiting recurrent failures, excessive cost, or quality issues
- Develop safety practices that improve working conditions on equipment as needed and beyond OEM standards to ensure a safe Parker work environment in HPD plants.
- Must schedule or arrange equipment repairs, new equipment design and implementation and ensure proper requisition, charges, and accounting of repair parts to current departments.
- Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
- Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High-Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
- Promote positive teamwork.
- Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
- Additional duties as assigned.
Education required:
High School diploma or GED- Trade school education preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of trade school education and/or industrial manufacturing experience in a similar role
Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:
Process knowledge specific to hose manufacturing- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Sound decision making skills
- Good math, reading and writing skills
- Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual and audio attention
- Creative and out of the box thinker to visualize and construct equipment and/or make modification that will improve safety and productivity for our processes and people
Skills/ Competencies:
1. Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate material handling equipment- Ability to work in hot temperatures during the summer
- Occasional crawling and / or climbing
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions
- Occasional assignments working at heights.
None at All
Occasional
Frequent
Continuous
Lift/Carry
X
Up to 10 lbs
X
11-20 lbs
X
21-50 lbs
X
Bending
X
Twist/Turn
X
Reach Below Knee
X
Push/Pull
X
Squat/Kneel
X
Stand/Walk
X
Sit
X
Lifting Above Shoulders
X
Use of Hands and Fingers
X
- Report directly to Senior Manufacturing Engineer
- Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment
- High noise levels from operating machines and equipment
- Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels
- Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)
- Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis
- Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions
- Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
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-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.
Advertised until:
Aug. 13, 2025
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