Aerospace Packager - 2nd Shift

Overview

Job Title: Packager

Reports to: Production Managers (Value Stream or Shift)

Location: Kent, WA

Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Schedule: 2nd Shift;
Training on 1st Shift

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All 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.)

Employees in this position will package a variety of parts that have been processed through our plating and other departments in preparation for shipping to our customers. Packagers may be required to join the FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program*. The Anodize Operators perform operations in accordance with Military, Industry and OEM specifications.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.

• Work closely with experienced Packagers to complete work and prioritize tasks for On-Time delivery.
• Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced Packagers.
• Perform Part Mark activities as required.
• Develop and understand technique cards.
• Legibly sign off on work once completed.
• General review of paperwork and Operator Self Verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Operate Forklift as required.
• Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures.
• Be familiar with engineering drawing notations.
• Be familiar with the safety precautions & 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 either as a participant or supporter.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based upon requirements in working area.
• Demonstrated ability to train and positively influence others.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work both independently, as a team, and with customers (both internally and externally).
• Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Ability to learn and use Lean Tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Ability to multi task effectively.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with Customers and auditors.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.

1-2 years in manufacturing environment a plus.

• Ability to lift occasionally: floor to knee 114 lbs., waist to waist 63 lbs., floor/knee to waist 75 lbs., waist to shoulder 30 lbs.
• Ability to carry 63 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push/pull 59 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Ability to sit occasionally
• Ability to reach from the shoulder and overhead occasionally and from the waist frequently
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
• Ability to push/pull frequently
• Ability to pivot