Aerospace Shot Peen Inspector - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

Aerospace Shot Peen Inspector

Reports to:

Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

Location:

Kent, WA - onsite

Type:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule Type: 3rd Shift;
Training on 1st Shift

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, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

$ 22.10 - 31.10. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

Employees in this position shot peen and glass bead peen parts, including automated, manual and I.D. peening and inspection in preparation for plating and other coatings. The individual in this role will be considered a trainee and is required to pass a written and practical examination for certification and an initial and annual Industrial Eye Exam in order to process work independently in the department.

On the job training is provided and trainees are given ample time to prepare for certification exams. Shot Peen Inspectors are required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. The 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, 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.

• Work closely with experienced Shot Peen Inspectors to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Learn to follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Shot Peen Inspectors.
• Learn general review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Learn to prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Learn to perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
• Learn to follow Quality Assurance requirements.
• Must follow safety precautions as trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Ability to Read/Write 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.

• 1-2 years in an aerospace production and/or similar 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.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts,…