Oven Operator I — 4/10 Schedule & Growth

Innovative Composite Engineering; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 Schedule – Three-day weekends

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

Career Growth in a High-Tech Aerospace

Columbia River Gorge Lifestyle

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in White Salmon, WA, is hiring an Oven Operator I to support curing of composite components. You will prepare parts, load ovens, monitor cycles, and complete post-process tasks following work instructions. Training will enable advancement within thermal processing operations.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a 4/10 schedule with weekends off, in a high-tech aerospace environment near the Columbia River Gorge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn technical manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for oven processing and read job travelers and numbers.
• Follow standard work instructions to begin and monitor curing cycles.
• Remove basic probes or fixtures and move parts to the next workflow stage.
• Maintain clean work areas and comply with safety protocols.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic math skills

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in White Salmon, WA, is hiring an Oven Operator I to support curing of composite components. You will prepare parts, load ovens, monitor cycles, and complete post-process tasks following work instructions. Training will enable advancement within thermal processing operations.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a 4/10 schedule with weekends off, in a high-tech aerospace environment near the Columbia River Gorge.