Aerospace Zinc Nickel Assistant - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

Title:

Aerospace Zinc Nickel Assistant - 3rd Shift

Reports to:

Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

Location:

Kent, WA - onsite

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt, Full-Time

3rd Shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m.

- 6:30 a.m.)

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
• Onsite health services, including access to a massage therapist

$22.10 - $31.10 per hour.

This position is responsible for using a variety of methods to prepare parts for plating through the Zinc Nickel department.

Zinc Nickel Assistants may be required to join the FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Shot Peen Inspectors 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) and quarterly Drug & BAT testing.

• 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 cards, customer purchase orders, 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 after Operator Self‑Verification inspection.
• General review of paperwork and Operator Self‑Verification inspection of the job to ensure all previous operations were completed; notify supervisor and Quality Assurance of any errors.
• Understand pre‑ and post‑cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Be familiar with Quality Assurance requirements and rework procedures.
• Be familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Be familiar with safety precautions and know how to avoid injury to personnel.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service; be involved in Kaizen events as needed.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Other duties as assigned.