Furnace Operator - Weekend Shift

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Furnace Operator on the weekend shift to support the Exotic Metals Forming Division. You will prepare parts, load and monitor furnace cycles, and ensure compliance with heat-treatment specifications.

Ideal candidates understand shop math, use precision measurement equipment, and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation. The role offers competitive pay and standard benefits, with a schedule Friday–Sunday 5:00am–5:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace and perform final cleaning.
• Manufacture load thermocouples.
• Ensure correct heat treat cycle per traveler requirements.
• Monitor leak rate and progress during cycles.
• Maintain furnace systems and perform preventative maintenance checks.
• Complete documentation in manufacturing planning and furnace log.
• Recognize faulty processes and escalate issues.
• Use shop math and precision measurement tools.

Skills

Shop math

Precision measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Furnace equipment

Job description

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight 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.

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.

Furnace Operator (Aerospace) – Weekend Shift

Hours: Friday - Sunday, 5:00am - 5:30pm

Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.
• Manufacturing load thermocouples.
• Ensure proper heat treat cycle is used following manufacturing traveler requirements for heat, vacuum levels, time and cooling rate.
• Monitor leak rate and progress of load during cycle.
• Maintain furnace systems including preventative maintenance checkson pumps and other items listed in the maintenance log.
• Perform weekly leak rate testing.
• Recognize and control equipment failures. Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities), paperless timecard system and furnace log.
• Knows when to stop and ask for clarification.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Working Conditions

Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/chemical goggles, hearing protection, respirator, and heat-reflective gloves as required.

Physical Requirements

The furnace operator performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling of material.

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

Competitive Compensation

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

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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”)

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