Typical Materials, Tools and Equipment Used: Materials worked on: All ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys, fibers and plastics, Materials used: Paint, thinner, masking tape, paint spray equipment, furnace charts, identification equipment and log books. Parker 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.