Production Technician

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement program

Premium pay for off-shifts

Job summary

Janicki Industries, Inc. is looking for a Production Technician in Bellingham, Washington. In this role, you will perform various tasks including composite fabrication and ensure adherence to safety standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to follow detailed technical documents. The pay range for this position is $20 to $45 per hour, plus benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident due to ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and other documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Follow technical documents and work instructions accurately.
• Participate in training, safety, and quality programs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in Hazardous Material Disposal activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical knowledge

Manual dexterity

Good eyesight

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Common hand tools

Job description

Pay or shift range: $20 to $45 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

Location: On‑site in Bellingham, Washington State.

There is a $2 shift differential for all hours worked on the swing shift, $3 for weekday grave and weekend day shifts, and $5 for weekend grave shift.

Position Description

The Production Technician will perform a variety of duties and multiple uses of different skillsets. This work involves wet lay of composite fabric, flow media and resin to create industry tooling, knowledge of vacuum integrity, spray foam, putty and/or chop application, Duratek prep and application, sanding, grinding, and aerospace tool finishing are additional job functions. Production Technicians at all levels are required to follow directions carefully, have basic mechanical knowledge, manual dexterity, good eyesight and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Essential job functions:

• Reads, interprets, and follows pass‑downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions and other technical and non‑technical documents.
• Receives and carries out directions from designated supervisors.
• Participates in training, safety, and quality programs.
• Keeps work orders stamped, dated and organized.
• Attention to detail and quality is required.
• Identifies and obtains equipment, tools and materials needed to properly perform job function.
• Follows Janicki Industries Rules and Safety Practices and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Follows 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap standards and practices throughout all work performed.
• Sets up scaffolding and safety barriers under direction.
• Properly executes Hazardous Material Disposal activities.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly, FOD free condition.
• Knowledge and use of common hand tools.
• Works in other cells to support production as required, i.e., Mill or Assembly Cells.

Qualifications

• Due to ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US citizen or have legal permanent resident status as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Education and Experience

• Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Additional Information

• Wage range: $20 - $45 an hour, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts, off‑site work, and access pay.
• Actual amount offered will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance plus life/AD&D insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution and FSA.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Several shift options.
• Premium pay for off‑shifts.
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military‑friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affiant plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including pre‑employment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety‑sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre‑employment drug test prior to starting employment.