Aerospace Chrome Assistant - 1st Shift

Job Overview

• Reports to:
  
  Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager
• Location:
  
  Kent, WA - onsite
• Type:
  Non-Exempt, Full-Time

1st Shift

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Normal shifts are as follows:

• 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m.)
• 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.
  
  - 10:30 p.m.)
• 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m.
  
  - 6:30 a.m.)

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

$21.00 - $27.00

Payment will be based on multiple factors, including relevant experience level and skill set.

This position is responsible for using a variety of methods to prepare parts for plating through the Chrome department. Chrome Assistants may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Chrome Assistants perform operations in accordance with military, industry and OEM specifications.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

• Work closely with experienced plating operators to complete work and prioritize tasks for on-time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer purchase orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced plating operators.
• Prepare parts prior to operations; use proper tooling and fixtures when applicable.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed and operator self‑verification inspection has occurred.
• Review paperwork and operator self‑verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed; notify supervisor and quality assurance if any errors.
• Knowledge of pre‑ and post‑cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Familiar with quality assurance requirements & rework procedures.
• Familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Familiar with safety precautions & know how to avoid injury to personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. Be involved in Kaizen events as needed either as a participant or supporter.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Other duties as assigned.