Certification Technician - Aerospace Industry

Hytek Finishes Co.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytek Finishes Co. is seeking a Certification Technician to ensure the accuracy of certifications generated from customer orders and specifications. This role involves reviewing documentation, verifying processes, and maintaining detailed records. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office. The position is full-time and primarily onsite in Kent, WA, with a commitment to quality and accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer purchase orders and processes for accuracy.
• Inputs, creates, signs, and stamps certifications.
• Utilizes problem-solving abilities to identify issues.

Skills

Basic math skills

Excellent proofreading

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Computer literate

Microsoft Office

ERP system experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Syteline

Job description

Job Overview

Title: Certification Technician

Reports to: Planning & Certification Supervisor

Location: Kent, WA - onsite

Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule

*100% Onsite*

• Monday - Friday, 1st shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
• Ability to work overtime as needed – including occasional weekend support.
• Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Position Summary

Employees in this position work to create accurate certifications from customer supplied purchase orders, specifications, drawings, work packets, and other documentation. The employee will review and act as final quality acceptance prior to the development of certifications for customers.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
• Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
• Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
• Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business.
• Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
• Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
• An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer purchase orders and processes for accuracy.
• Reviews specification and/or drawing revision levels, special instructions and handling or packaging requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Verifies that all processes and worksheets are complete and accurate within the internal work order.
• Inputs, creates, signs, and stamps certifications in preparation for product delivery.
• Ensures all purchase orders, purchase order changes and any other job-related documentation is properly addressed for permanent record keeping.
• Correctly uses Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) system to resolve issues with paperwork.
• Utilizes problem‑solving abilities to identify and troubleshoot transactional issues within the certification process.
• Monitors reporting tools and metrics for priority planning.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Excellent proofreading abilities and spelling are essential, as well as the ability to provide extra attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interface professionally with customers.
• Must be computer literate and have a good working ability in Microsoft Office products; ERP system experience desired, Syteline experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English – including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.