Aerospace Drylube​/Painter - 1st Shift

Job Overview

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

Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.)

Hytek production operates 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.)

Full benefits package includes:
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.

$21.80 - $24.80. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Pay will be based on multiple factors, including relevant experience level and skill set while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

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.

FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to 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.

• Plan the production for the shift by analyzing what parts are 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 paint assistant or coordinator. Verify what processes are to be completed.
• Work closely with Paint Assistants and other 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. Verify paint thickness using an Isoscope.
• Paint using the best technique to maximize quality and productivity.
• Move racks or parts between the staging area and oven.
• Perform a general review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if 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 paint booths ensuring cleanliness at the close of shifts.
• Perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Follow Quality Assurance requirements.
• Follow safety precautions as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Pre‑employment and annual physical exam required; ability to wear a respirator.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English with other employees, 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.

• 3-5 years in a 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, twist, pinch occasionally.
• Ability to grasp frequently.
• Ability to see/hear/feel constantly - hearing protection required when working in the area.

• Hearing protection required in certain areas.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Temperature fluctuations based on outdoor conditions.
• PPE required: safety glasses/goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, respirator (provided by company).

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender…