Intern Ops - Direct Support

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company.

With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.

By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Position Summary

The Intern Ops - Direct Support role provides hands-on support to production, manufacturing operations, and shop-floor processes. This position is intended for students seeking practical experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to safety, quality, lean practices, process improvement, and direct operational execution. The intern will work under the guidance of operations leaders, supervisors, technicians, engineers, or experienced team members to support daily production activities, improve process efficiency, assist with problem-solving, and contribute to Parker-Hannifin's commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production and manufacturing operations in assigned work areas.
• Assist with shop-floor process execution, including material movement, workstation preparation, production support tasks, and process documentation.
• Participate in safety initiatives, inspections, audits, and hazard identification activities.
• Support quality activities, including visual inspections, data collection, nonconformance tracking, and corrective action support.
• Assist with lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, visual management, and continuous improvement events.
• Collect and organize production data related to throughput, scrap, downtime, rework, quality trends, or operational performance.
• Support supervisors, operators, technicians, and manufacturing engineers with process improvement projects.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, improve safety, or enhance product quality.
• Follow all applicable company policies, safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area consistent with Parker-Hannifin expectations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing High School/GED, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent educational path relevant to manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 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

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.