Planner​/Scheduler - Launch in Aerospace!. Kent LilyLifestyle

Planner Scheduler - Launch Your Career in Aerospace

Location: Kent, WA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm; overtime opportunities available

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.00-$35.00/hour

Department: Process Engineering

Reports to: Planning & Certification Supervisor

If you're energized by solving complex problems, thrive on accuracy, and want to be part of an industry that keeps the world flying - this is your moment. At Hytek Finishes, you'll play a vital role in supporting some of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world. You'll become part of a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and the drive to make things better every day.

As a Planner Scheduler, you'll transform customer purchase orders and engineering documents into clear, accurate production plans that keep our operations running smoothly. You'll influence how workflows through our 24/7 manufacturing facility, ensuring precision, compliance, and on-time delivery of aerospace components.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into details, identifying discrepancies, and creating order out of complex information - all while building skills that open doors to future advancement.

• Review all incoming customer purchase orders for accuracy and required documentation.
• Create internal work orders and build production plans within our Syteline ERP system.
• Develop and maintain operational schedules to support production capacity and customer deadlines.
• Enter international orders into the Trade Compliance OCR system with complete accuracy.
• Communicate directly with internal teams and customers to resolve order or documentation issues.
• Cross-train as a Certification Technician, ensuring all processes and documentation meet aerospace quality requirements.
• Support a culture of teamwork, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

• Detail-obsessed: You have strong proofreading and accuracy skills.
• A natural problem-solver: You enjoy figuring out missing pieces, correcting discrepancies, and improving processes.
• Intellectually curious: You want to understand how things work and why they matter.
• Action-oriented: You work with urgency and follow through.
• Coachable & growth-minded: You're eager to learn, take feedback, and grow your career.
• Collaborative: You build trust quickly and enjoy working with diverse teams.
• Adaptable: You can operate confidently in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
• An exceptional communicator: Clear, concise written and verbal communication is your strength.

• Experience in aerospace or the surface finishing industry is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience in a production or quality-related environment.
• Strong computer skills;
  Microsoft Office required.
• ERP system experience preferred (Syteline strongly preferred).
• Ability to interpret written purchase orders; blueprint reading a plus.
• Strong math, spelling, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• An export license may be required to work in all areas of the facility.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• Performance Share Incentive (Profit Sharing Plan)
• 3 weeks of PTO accrual to start
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Onsite health services (including access to a massage therapist!)
• Life insurance, LTD, STD, and long-term care options
• Paid community service day

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, protection of hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law.

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