Machinist (Aerospace)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking an experienced Aerospace Machinist in Kent, WA to set up, operate, and maintain precision machining equipment for aircraft components. Read drawings, meet tight tolerances, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role includes day and weekend shifts, with responsibilities spanning setup, operation, inspection, and documentation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reads blueprints, sketches and specifications to perform machining.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and precision instrumentation.
• Ability to perform shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC on manual machines.
• Complete non-complex setups and operations.
• Inspect parts and ensure quality per specifications.
• Follow drawings, schedules and documents.
• Maintain documentation in manufacturing planning and timecard system.
• Use precision instruments to check tolerances.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

GD&T

Tool setup

Machining fundamentals

Shop mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC equipment

Manual machines

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.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

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.

Machinist (Aerospace)

• Experienced Required

Two shifts available: Day shift, working Monday through Thursday, 4:00am - 2:30pm

Weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 5:00am - 5:30pm

An Aerospace Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining precision machining equipment to produce high-quality aircraft and aerospace components. This role involves reading technical drawings, working with tight tolerances, selecting appropriate tooling, performing inspections, and ensuring all parts meet strict quality, safety, and engineering specifications.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform well defined setups and non-complex operations using CNC on Manual machines.
• Perform projects having some diversity which may be in support of production operations or job shop machining.
• Detect faulty processes and provide input for their resolution.
• Interpret and follow written and verbal instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings and documents.
• Use precision instruments to check tolerances and quality of parts.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
• May be asked to demonstrate basic operations to others with supervisor approval.
• Work under direct oversight.

Skills, Education and Required Experience

• Reads and understands manufacturing planning, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and symbols. Knows where to find this information at Exotic, and asks for help when necessary.
• Understand proper setup and use of tooling associated with machines.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Required to perform shop mathematics associated with machining.
• May have demonstrated expertise in a particular machine type or work on one single purpose machine which may involve multiple machining processes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Physical Requirements

Sit, stand and/or walk for 8 hours per day. Occasionally lift items that could be up to 25 pounds.

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: $23.5/hr to $37.1/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 Affi­? 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\")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission