Aerospace Laser Operator — Precision Machining

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division (EMFD), is hiring an Aerospace Operator (Laser Operator) for Day or Swing shifts in the Kent, WA area. The role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring laser and other manufacturing equipment to produce aerospace components per drawings and specs.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Pay ranges from $20/hr to $31.60/hr with benefits and an incentive program; U.S. export compliance and citizenship eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, program, and monitor manufacturing equipment used to process aerospace components, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, shears, press brakes, expanders, furnaces, and related machinery.
• Perform machining, forming, cutting, bending, sizing, heat treat, deburr, cleaning, loading, and other production operations.
• Read and interpret manufacturing plans, work instructions, drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related production documents.
• Verify work using precision measuring instruments and inspect parts for conformance to specifications, tolerances, drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment, tooling, processes, and furnace parameters to identify wear, defects, equipment issues, or nonconforming conditions.
• Troubleshoot minor machine, equipment, or program issues within assigned capability and seek assistance when needed.
• Apply shop math, basic manufacturing knowledge, GD&T concepts, tooling setup knowledge, and safe equipment operation practices.
• Accurately complete required production records, including planning systems, timecards, furnace logs, press history sheets, and other documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment checks, including furnace maintenance items and leak rate testing where applicable.
• Follow all safety, quality, compliance, and production procedures; stop work and seek clarification when requirements are unclear.
• Support continuous improvement, teamwork, training, rework, repair, recut operations, and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division (EMFD), is hiring an Aerospace Operator (Laser Operator) for Day or Swing shifts in the Kent, WA area. The role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring laser and other manufacturing equipment to produce aerospace components per drawings and specs.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Pay ranges from $20/hr to $31.60/hr with benefits and an incentive program; U.S. export compliance and citizenship eligibility apply.