ID & Issue / Part mark

Cygnus, Inc.; Ponderay (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cygnus, Inc. is seeking an ID & Issue Person to verify, document, and control identification of aircraft components, ensuring correct matching to drawings, part numbers, and quality records.

The role emphasizes traceability, inspection, and compliance with aerospace standards. This 1st shift position supports manufacturing, maintenance, or inspection operations, with a 9/80 schedule and attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• ID and Issue experience preferred; willing to train the right person.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Verify and document part identification.
• Maintain part traceability and prevent mixing of parts from different lots.
• Inspect and condition parts, document non-conformances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Issue parts for fabrication after verification of ID and approvals.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure correct identification.
• Apply part marks according to work orders and specs.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment and follow QC procedures.

Skills

ID/Issue experience

English fluency

Attendance reliability

Job description

An ID & Issue Person in aerospace is responsible for verifying, documenting, and controlling the identification of aircraft components, ensuring each part is correctly matched to its specifications, serial number, and quality records before use or release.

Position Overview

This role supports aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, or inspection operations by acting as the authoritative point for identification (ID) and issuance of parts, assemblies, and components. The position ensures compliance with manufacturer data, quality standards, and aerospace regulatory requirements, preventing parts comingling and maintaining traceability throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and document part identification: Confirm component parts match manufacturer data and technical drawings
• Maintain part traceability: Ensure each part is tagged, labeled, and recorded in line with aerospace quality systems; prevent mixing of parts from different production lots
• Inspect and condition parts: Clean, inspect, and check for damage; document any non-conformances and initiate corrective actions
• Issue parts for fabrication: Release parts only after verification of ID, quality checks, and approval protocols
• Interpret technical documentation: Read and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and specification sheets to ensure correct identification
• Apply part mark: Apply part mark to parts following customer work order instructions and specifications
• Maintain organized, safe work environment: Follow company procedures, safety training, and quality control measures

This is a 1st shift position, - we are currently doing a 9/80 schedule (1st week 6 am to 3:30 pm. - M-Th + 6 am to 2:30pm Fri then 2nd week 6 am to 3:30 pm. - M-Th and Fri off)

ID and Issue experience preferred; willing to train the right person.
Must have regular and dependable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Candidate must be able to stand/sit for extended periods. Must be able to continuously bend, kneel, twist, and stand
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Must have a tolerance for stress.
• Required to read, write, speak, and hear. The employee must have interpersonal skills and communicate fluently in English.

Benefits

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance.

Company Details

• Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts including a full range of assembly capabilities and special processes.
• The Company’s strength, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics,” has proven as a significant competitive advantage over its competitors with emphasis on Teamwork, Trust and Communications, Total Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Wise Use of Resources.
• The Company has a long-standing reputation for being “The Supplier of Choice” with its major OEM customers winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 32 years.
• The Company employs approximately 82 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life, small, Pacific Northwest resort community with year-round outdoor activities that include spectacularly scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.