Aerospace Furnace Operator – Weekend Shift

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 43,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Exotic Metals Forming Division in Kent, WA is seeking a Furnace Operator for the weekend shift to support aerospace manufacturing. You will prepare parts, run heat‑treat cycles, monitor processes and maintain furnace logs.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compliance with manufacturing travelers, with a 5:00am–5:30pm shift Friday through Sunday and a pay range of $20–$31.60 per hour, plus incentive programs and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.
• Manufacturing load thermocouples.
• Ensure proper heat treat cycle is used following manufacturing traveler requirements for heat, vacuum levels, time and cooling rate.
• Monitor leak rate and progress of load during cycle.
• Maintain furnace systems including preventative maintenance checks on pumps and other items listed in the maintenance log.
• Perform weekly leak rate testing.
• Recognize and control equipment failures. Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities), paperless timecard system and furnace log.
• Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Exotic Metals Forming Division in Kent, WA is seeking a Furnace Operator for the weekend shift to support aerospace manufacturing. You will prepare parts, run heat‑treat cycles, monitor processes and maintain furnace logs.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compliance with manufacturing travelers, with a 5:00am–5:30pm shift Friday through Sunday and a pay range of $20–$31.60 per hour, plus incentive programs and benefits.