Assistant-Grave

Assistant – Grave Shift

This role focuses on packaging and wrapping finished aerospace products in a fast-paced production environment. You will support multiple areas of the shop, assist where needed, and have the opportunity to cross-train in anodizing, plating, and masking. This position offers an excellent entry point into the aerospace industry with potential for long-term growth.

• Package and wrap finished aerospace products accurately and safely according to written instructions and quality standards.
• Work as a team player and assist in various areas of the shop as needed to support production goals.
• Cross-train in both packaging and masking operations and apply these skills as production needs change.
• Perform general shop duties beyond core packaging tasks, including basic clean-up and housekeeping to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Operate production and machine equipment as assigned, following all safety and operating procedures.
• Follow detailed written instructions, work orders, and process guidelines to ensure consistent and compliant output.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices by maintaining efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Handle parts and materials carefully to prevent damage and ensure proper identification and traceability.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions accurately.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to perform additional shop duties outside of core warehouse tasks, including clean-up and general support.
• Machine operator experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety procedures and production standards.

• Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts is a strong plus.
• Experience in general manufacturing, assembly, or production environments.
• Interest in learning anodizing, plating, masking, and other metal finishing processes.
• Comfort working in a structured, lean manufacturing environment with continuous improvement practices.
• Attention to detail when handling and packaging precision aerospace components.

You will join a long-established metal finishing organization recognized as one of the largest in the United States, offering a stable and reliable work environment. The company promotes from within and provides significant opportunities for growth at both local and national levels. You will work in a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to develop new skills, expand your experience in aerospace and metal finishing, and build a long-term career.

The role is based in a spacious, modern plating and metal finishing facility that supports aerospace, defense, commercial, recreational, industrial, and electronics markets. The site offers a full range of processing services in one location, including mechanical processes such as shot peen, polish, and abrasive blast; aluminum processing with multiple anodize chemistries, chemical conversion coating, and hard anodize; electrolytic plating including chrome, titanium cadmium, cadmium, zinc-nickel, and other finishes;

coatings and paints such as primers, fuel tank coatings, topcoats, dry lubricants, and intumescent coatings; and non-destructive testing including fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle, and nital etch. Additional processes include zinc spray, magnesium processing, and passivation. The facility operates as a lean manufacturing environment with continuous improvement methods in place. You will work around production machinery, metal finishing equipment, and various chemical and coating processes in a structured, process-driven setting, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

The pay range for this position is $19.60/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This is a fully onsite position in Kent, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.