Maintenance Apprentice

Division: Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation Division (IGFG)

Location: USA_Slater, MO IGFG

Job Family: Manufacturing

Job Type: Temporary

Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Job ID: 67597

Job Description: About Our TeamJoin Parker's Industrial Gas Filtration & Generation (IGFG) Division! At Parker IGFG, we deliver industry-leading solutions in compressed air and gas treatment, gas generation, and pollution control across diverse applications. Many of our trusted brands and expertise have been established for over 50 years, reflecting our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes:

• Compressed Air & Gas Filtration: Finite, Balston, Domnick Hunter
• Compressed Air & Gas Capital Equipment: Domnick Hunter, Airtek
• Analytical Gas Systems: Domnick Hunter, Balston

Overview: The Maintenance Intern supports maintenance activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role provides practical exposure to preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, basic mechanical and electrical tasks, documentation, 5S, and safety practices. The intern will work under the direction of experienced maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel to help maintain equipment reliability, improve workplace organization, and support safe, efficient production.

Role Summary: The Maintenance Intern assists with day-to-day maintenance support for production equipment, facility systems, and related manufacturing assets. The role is designed for an individual pursuing technical education or hands-on industrial experience who is interested in learning maintenance fundamentals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The intern will support routine inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, minor repairs, parts organization, equipment documentation, and continuous improvement activities while following established safety procedures and company standards. Flexible Schedule Available.

Key Responsibilities: Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance activities on production equipment, tools, and facility systems. Support basic mechanical tasks, including inspection, adjustment, lubrication, replacement of wear components, and general equipment upkeep. Assist with basic electrical support tasks under supervision, such as checking sensors, cables, connections, switches, and control components. Help troubleshoot equipment issues by observing machine operation, identifying abnormal conditions, and communicating findings to maintenance personnel. Support maintenance work orders by gathering tools, parts, manuals, and documentation needed for assigned tasks. Record maintenance activities, inspection results, parts usage, and equipment observations in maintenance logs or computerized maintenance systems, as applicable. Assist with 5S activities, including organizing tools, labeling parts, cleaning work areas, and maintaining maintenance shop standards. Help identify safety concerns, equipment hazards, leaks, loose guards, damaged components, or housekeeping issues. Support minor fabrication, assembly, installation, or repair work as directed. Participate in continuous improvement activities related to equipment uptime, maintenance efficiency, safety, and workplace organization. Follow all applicable lockout/tagout, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and site safety requirements. Perform other maintenance support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in or recently completed a technical, vocational, community college related to:

• Industrial maintenance
• MechatronicsMechanical technology
• Electrical technology
• Manufacturing technology
• Automation or related field
• Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong interest in hands-on maintenance work in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, email, and maintenance recordkeeping.
• Must meet applicable site, safety, and employment eligibility requirements.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with preventive maintenance processes or work order systems. Exposure to mechanical systems such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps, valves, pneumatics, or hydraulics. Exposure to basic electrical concepts such as voltage, current, circuits, sensors, motors, or controls.

Skills and Competencies: Safety Focus: Demonstrates awareness of hazards and consistently follows safe work practices. Mechanical Aptitude: Understands basic mechanical concepts and shows interest in equipment operation and repair. Problem Solving: Observes issues, asks questions, and supports troubleshooting efforts. Attention to Detail: Accurately documents work performed, inspection results, and equipment conditions. Communication: Clearly communicates equipment observations, safety concerns, and task status. Teamwork: Works effectively with maintenance, production, engineering, and operations personnel. Initiative: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and seeks opportunities to learn.

Organization: Supports clean, organized, and efficient work areas through 5S practices. 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. Benefit & Retirement PlansParker offers competitive benefit programs, including: Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay Career development and tuition reimbursement Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. 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 toDrug-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.