Aerospace Polish Operator - 1st or 2nd Shift

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is looking for a Polish Operator Trainee in Des Moines, WA. This position involves learning a range of polishing techniques to meet customer-driven requirements, preparing parts, and ensuring operational compliance with Military and OEM specifications. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This role requires adherence to FAA Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Competitive hourly wage with full-time hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear an N95 respirator during work.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn polishing techniques using various tools.
• Prepare and process parts for polishing.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Dependable attendance record

Ability to wear an N95 respirator

Education

1–2 years in a manufacturing or production environment

Tools

Wheel lathes

Dynafiles

Job description

Job Overview

• Aerospace
• Polisher
• Shift Supervisor
• Kent, WA
• Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Position Summary

As a Polish Operator Trainee, you will learn a range of techniques and tools for polishing parts including the use of wheel lathes, Dynafiles, and various hand tools to achieve customer‑driven visual requirements, most often to achieve a grain finish appearance.

Polish Operators and Operator Trainees each perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications. This role may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre‑employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
• Prepare and process parts using a variety of polishing techniques.
• Work closely with experienced Polish Operators and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Learn to follow shop travelers, technique cards, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads.
• Review and identify internal paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed, notifying Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance team of any processing errors.
• Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Prepare parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Technical Cards.
• Perform inspection, measuring, and testing of part surfaces as required.
• Perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Follow Quality Assurance requirements.
• Follow safety precautions as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to wear an N95 respirator as needed. FAA Fit Test is required.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with other employees, customers, and auditors.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information and all applicants must satisfy U.S. export control regulations. Non‑U.S. persons would require an export license to work in our facility.

Education / Previous Experience Requirements

• 1–2 years in a manufacturing or production environment a plus; experience with wheel lathes and/or dynafiles is also helpful.

Physical Ability

• Lift occasionally: floor to knee (up to 114 lbs.), waist to waist (up to 63 lbs.), floor to knee to waist (up to 75 lbs.), waist to shoulder (up to 30 lbs.).
• Carry 63 lbs. occasionally.
• Push/pull 59 lbs. occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently.
• Sit occasionally.
• Reach from the shoulder and overhead occasionally and from the waist frequently.
• Bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally.
• Climb stairs and ladders occasionally.
• Push/pull frequently.
• Pivot, twist, pinch occasionally.
• Grasp frequently.
• See, hear, feel constantly (hearing protection required when working in the area).