Aerospace Anodize Operator - 2nd Shift

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 30,031 - 56,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Performance Share incentive compensation

3-weeks paid time off

Paid community service day

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Long-term care plan options

10 paid holidays

Onsite health services including massage therapy

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is seeking an Aerospace Anodize Operator in Des Moines, WA. This full-time, onsite position involves preparing and processing parts per Military and OEM specifications. The role provides a great opportunity for hands-on technical skill development and comes with an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. The salary is competitive, ranging from $21.80 to $40.80. Join a supportive team focused on safety and development.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to join FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.
• Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced Anodize Operator for task completion.
• Follow technique card and customer requirements to process parts.
• Prepares parts for operations, ensuring proper tooling is used.
• Sign off completed work and perform self-verification inspections.
• Review paperwork to ensure all operations were completed.

Job description

Job Details

• Reports to Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager
• Location Kent, WA - onsite
• Type Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Job Overview

• Title Aerospace Anodize Operator

Schedule Type

2nd 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.).

Full Benefits Package Includes

• 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
• onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist

Salary Range For Position

$21.80 - $40.80

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 methods to process parts in preparation for plating and other coatings. The operators perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications. This is a trainee operator position in our Anodize department. Employees in this position will process a variety of parts in our Anodize department. Anodize Operators may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. The Anodize Operators perform operations in accordance with Military, Industry and OEM specifications.

FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial 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 Anodize Operator to complete work and prioritize tasks for On-Time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced Anodize Operators to prepare and process parts; prepare, understand, and document technique cards.
• Prepare parts prior to operations including racking; 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.
• Be familiar with the safety precautions & know how to avoid injury to personnel.
• Actively participate in co