Manufacturing Helper: 1st Shift

Manufacturing Helper

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer's requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking a Manufacturing Helper to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist with daily work and special projects for Manufacturing areas including the following processes: CNC, Press Brake, Water Jet, Deburr, Sand Blasting, Straightening, Masking, Hot Forming, and Saw. The incumbent will identify, prioritize, and pull materials identified on manufacturing work orders;

set up or assist in setting up machinery to proper dimensions specified on manufacturing work orders; ensure finished material is delivered to other work areas; and ensure work orders are filled out accurately.

• Assist with Set up/Operate CNC equipment as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Press Brake equipment as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Sand Blast equipment as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Masking/Mylar equipment as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Deburr equipment as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Countersink Table as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Saw Machine as needed.

• Assist with Set up/Operate Hot Forming processes as needed.

• Work closely with Machine operators helping with day to day duties.

• Utilize work orders to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.

• Utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gage and other measuring equipment needed to complete work.

• Use prescribed procedures to inspect part(s) and product(s) produced to assure compliance to specifications that will eliminate defects, scrap, rework, etc.

• Ensure part(s) meet all customer Quality requirements.

• Identify and correct root causes for quality problems.

• Maintain equipment and work area on a daily basis in a clean and orderly condition.

• Detect and report defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to plant supervisor.

Skill in read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences.

Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, internal and customer specifications, manuals, and safety regulations.

Skill in performing mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fraction and decimals).

Skill in identifying, organizing, estimating, and recognizing differences or similarities.

Ability to take direction from supervisor to complete tasks assigned.

Ability to identify potential issues with machinery, processes or parts.

Ability to communicate information clearly and directly co-workers and supervisory personnel both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

High school diploma or GED.

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military-related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Constant exposure to an indoor production environment with a moderate noise level.

Constant exposure to machinery.

Constant reaching, non-forceful grasping, and fine manipulation with both hands and arms.

Constant standing, moving, and walking.

Frequent bending/squatting.

Frequent lifting or moving up to 25 lbs.

Frequent repetitive motion.

Occasional exposure to airborne particles.

Occasional forceful grasping and working above the shoulders.

Occasional lifting and moving up to 40lbs.

1st Shift;
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

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