Aerospace Manufacturing Operator – Day/Swing Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Kent, WA is seeking an Aerospace Operator (Machine Operator) to set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment for aerospace components, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, and furnaces.

Day and swing shifts are available. You will read and interpret plans, verify conformance with specs, document production activity, and maintain safety and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Drug-free workplace and export/compliance eligibility are required for this position.

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 assigned 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, 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 GED

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Kent, WA is seeking an Aerospace Operator (Machine Operator) to set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment for aerospace components, including lasers, lathes, mills, presses, and furnaces.

Day and swing shifts are available. You will read and interpret plans, verify conformance with specs, document production activity, and maintain safety and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and teamwork.