Aerospace Operator: Precision Machining & Forming

Parker; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Kent, WA is seeking an Aerospace Operator to set up, operate, and monitor various manufacturing equipment for aerospace components. Day and swing shifts available.

You will work with lasers, lathes, mills, presses, and related machinery to meet exacting standards. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to read blueprints and plans, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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 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

Tools

Lasers

Lathes

Mills

Presses

Shears

Press brakes

Furnaces

Expanders

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Kent, WA is seeking an Aerospace Operator to set up, operate, and monitor various manufacturing equipment for aerospace components. Day and swing shifts available.

You will work with lasers, lathes, mills, presses, and related machinery to meet exacting standards. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to read blueprints and plans, and a commitment to safety and quality.