Aerospace Operator 1

Parker Hannifin; 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

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flights for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Aerospace Operator (Machine Operator)

Day shift and Swing shift available

The Aerospace Operator sets up, operates, and monitors manufacturing equipment used to produce aerospace-quality components in accordance with work instructions, drawings, specifications, and safety and quality standards. This role may support machining, forming, laser processing, press operations, furnace/heat treat, deburr, and related manufacturing operations.

The Aerospace Operator produces parts from materials such as nickel, stainless steel, titanium alloys, and sheet metal aircraft components; verifies conformance to customer and engineering requirements; accurately documents production activity; and follows all safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

FUNCTIONS And 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $20/hr to $31.6/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)