Aerospace Machining Operator – Day/Swing Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division, is hiring an Aerospace Operator (Machine Operator) to set up and run equipment that makes aerospace-quality components. The role involves several processes including laser, forming, and heat-treatment steps, with strict adherence to drawings and specs.

Day shift and swing shift are available. Competitive pay and incentive programs accompany a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement in Kent, WA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

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 machines, equipment, or program issues within assigned capability and seek assistance when needed.
• Apply shop math, GD&T concepts, tooling setup knowledge, and safe equipment operation practices.
• Accurately complete required production records, timecards, furnace logs, 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 GED

Job description

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division, is hiring an Aerospace Operator (Machine Operator) to set up and run equipment that makes aerospace-quality components. The role involves several processes including laser, forming, and heat-treatment steps, with strict adherence to drawings and specs.

Day shift and swing shift are available. Competitive pay and incentive programs accompany a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement in Kent, WA.