Aerospace Abrasive Blast Operator - 3rd Shift

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 30,444 - 56,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Performance Share incentive compensation

Paid time off

Paid community service day

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Long-term care plan options

Paid holidays

Onsite health services

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is hiring an Abrasive Blast Operator for the 3rd shift in Des Moines, WA. This full-time position involves preparing parts for surface finishes and following established procedures. Candidates must have a dependable attendance record and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The job comes with a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and competitive pay ranging from $22.10 to $41.10 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with other employees, Customers, and auditors.
• Required to participate in annual Hearing Conservation testing and Eye Exams.
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced Shot Peen Inspectors to complete work and prioritize tasks for On-Time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced operators; apply maskants as required.
• Prepare parts prior to operations; use proper tooling and fixtures, when applicable.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed and Operator Self Verification inspection has occurred.
• General review of paperwork and Operator Self Verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed.
• Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures.
• Be familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Overview

• Title: Abrasive Blast Operator - 3rd Shift
• Reports to: VSM or Shift Supervisor
• Location: Kent, WA - onsite
• Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule

3rd Shift; Training on 1st Shift

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Normal Shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary

$22.10 - $41.10 per hour.

The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

Position Summary

Employees in this position use a variety of media to blast parts in preparation for a variety of surface finishes. Blasters may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Blasters perform operations in accordance with Military, Industry and OEM specifications.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands‑on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced Shot Peen Inspectors to complete work and prioritize tasks for On-Time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced operators; apply maskants as required.
• Prepare parts prior to operations; use proper tooling and fixtures, when applicable.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed and Operator Self Verification inspection has occurred.
• General review of paperwork and Operator Self Verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures.
• Be familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.

Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with other employees, Customers, and auditors.

Required to participate in annual Hearing Conservation testing and Eye Exams.

Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE.