Aerospace Drylube​/Painter - 1st Shift

Title
:
Aerospace Drylube/10-85 Painter – 1st Shift

Reports to
:
Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

Location
:
Kent, WA – onsite

Type
:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time

• 1st Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Other shifts: 2nd shift (Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday to 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 and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• 10 paid holidays
• Onsite health services including access to a massage therapist

$21.80 – $24.80 per hour.

Employees in this position will apply a variety of maskants to parts in preparation for Dry‑Lube/10‑85 paint application. Maskers may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Maskers perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications.

• Plan production for the shift by analyzing parts to be painted and coordinating the flow of parts to maximize quality and productivity.
• Assign tasks to lower‑level employees in the department.
• Receive parts to be painted from the paint assistant or coordinator and verify required processes.
• Work closely with Paint Assistants and experienced Painters and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads.
• Mix paint to specifications.
• Paint parts with the appropriate thickness as described on the specifications and verify thickness using an Isoscope.
• Use the best technique to maximize quality and productivity.
• Move racks or parts between the staging area and oven.
• Review paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed; notify supervisor and Quality Assurance of any errors.
• Prepare parts prior to operations, including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Prepare parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Tech Cards.
• Perform inspection, measuring, and testing of part surfaces as required.
• Maintain paint guns and associated equipment.
• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre‑employment drug test, including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly testing.

Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands‑on environment. Supportive team culture focused on safety and development. Competitive pay and benefits.